What is the best time of year for exploring the Indian River Lagoon from Melbourne Beach?

Winter months (December-March) are ideal for manatee watching, while spring and fall offer excellent birdwatching during migration seasons. Summer provides the warmest water temperatures for swimming and water sports.

What wildlife can I expect to see in the Indian River Lagoon?

The lagoon is home to over 4,300 species including West Indian manatees, Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, sea turtles, rays, over 310 bird species, and numerous fish species like redfish, snook, and tarpon.

Are there guided tours available for exploring the lagoon?

Yes, various charter boat companies and kayak rental facilities offer guided tours including dolphin watching excursions, manatee tours, fishing charters, and eco-tours through mangrove areas.

What activities can I do in the Indian River Lagoon?

Popular activities include kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, birdwatching, manatee and dolphin watching, snorkeling, and participating in eco-tours and educational programs.

How close is the Indian River Lagoon to Melbourne Beach accommodations?

The Indian River Lagoon is easily accessible from Melbourne Beach, with many launch points, marinas, and tour operators located within a short drive of oceanfront accommodations along Atlantic Street.

What are the best fishing times at Melbourne Beach Pier?

Early morning and late afternoon typically provide the best fishing conditions, especially during incoming tides. These times coincide with increased fish activity and feeding patterns.

Do I need a fishing license to fish from Melbourne Beach Pier?

Yes, all anglers over 16 years old must have a valid Florida fishing license. The pier follows all state fishing regulations including bag limits and size restrictions.

What fish species can I catch at Melbourne Beach Pier?

Common catches include redfish, snook, flounder, whiting, and seasonal species like cobia and tarpon. The pier's ocean location provides access to diverse marine life year-round.

Is Melbourne Beach Pier suitable for families with children?

Absolutely! The pier features wide walkways, safety railings, and a family-friendly environment. It's an excellent location for introducing children to saltwater fishing and marine education.

What amenities are available at Melbourne Beach Pier?

The pier offers bait and tackle rentals, convenient parking, wheelchair accessibility, and serves as a platform for fishing, wildlife watching, photography, and scenic walks.

When is the best time to see sea turtles at Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge?

The best time to see sea turtles is during nesting season from May through October, with peak activity occurring between June and August. Night tours starting around 9 PM offer the highest chances of turtle encounters.

Do I need to book a guided tour to visit the refuge?

While you can visit the refuge beaches during the day independently, guided night tours are recommended during nesting season for the best wildlife viewing experience and to ensure minimal disturbance to the turtles.

What should I bring for a sea turtle watching tour?

Bring dark clothing, red-filtered flashlights, comfortable walking shoes, insect repellent, and patience. Regular flashlights and camera flashes are prohibited as they can disorient nesting turtles and hatchlings.

How far is Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge from Melbourne Beach?

The refuge is located very close to Melbourne Beach, with access points just a short drive away. Many sections of the refuge are easily accessible from beachfront accommodations in the area.

Are there other wildlife species to see besides sea turtles?

Yes! The refuge supports over 35 bird species, dolphins, manatees, gopher tortoises, and various native plants. It's an excellent location for wildlife photography and nature observation year-round.

Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 30, 2026

This privacy notice for Atlantis Realty Management and Investments LLC (doing business as Atlantis Realty) ("we," "us," or "our"), describes how and why we might collect, store, use, and/or share ("process") your information when you use our services ("Services"), such as when you:

Visit our website at atlantisrealty.rentals, or any website of ours that links to this privacy notice
Book, reserve, or stay at any property managed by Atlantis Realty
Communicate with us via SMS/text message, email, phone, or any messaging platform
Interact with us through third-party booking platforms such as Airbnb, VRBO, or Booking.com
Engage with us in other related ways, including any sales, marketing, or events

We are committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the Florida Digital Bill of Rights (FDBR), the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), and other applicable data protection laws.

Questions or concerns? If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services. If you still have any questions or concerns, please contact us at [email protected].

1. What Information Do We Collect?

Personal Information You Disclose to Us

In Short: We collect personal information that you provide to us.

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you make a booking or reservation, communicate with our property management team, request information about our properties or services, or otherwise contact us. The personal information we collect may include:

Full name
Phone numbers
Email addresses
Mailing or billing addresses
Booking and reservation details (check-in/check-out dates, property, room preferences, number of guests, special requests)
Payment and billing information
Communication preferences
Government-issued identification (when required for property access or verification)
Vehicle information (when required for parking at managed properties)

Sensitive Information. When necessary, with your consent or as otherwise permitted by applicable law, we process the following categories of sensitive information:

Financial data (payment card numbers, bank account details)
Contents of SMS text messages and emails exchanged with our team

Payment Data

All payment transactions are processed through our trusted third-party payment processors. We never store, process, or have access to your full credit or debit card numbers.

Stripe (for direct bookings via atlantisrealty.rentals) — handles your card data in compliance with PCI DSS requirements
Authorize.net (for installment payment plans for returning guests)
Third-party booking platforms (Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com) process payments on their own platforms according to their own privacy policies

SMS/Text Message Communications

When you communicate with us via SMS/text message through our Twilio-powered messaging system, we collect and store your phone number, the content of text messages sent and received, and timestamps of communications.

How You Opt In to Receive SMS Messages. You may opt in by:

Consent at Booking: Providing your phone number during the booking process and checking an explicit consent box
Initiating SMS Contact: Sending a text message to our phone number, which constitutes your express consent

Your consent is not a condition of purchasing any property, goods, or services from us.

AI-Assisted Communications

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist with guest communications. AI-generated responses may be used to answer common questions, provide property information, and assist with booking-related inquiries. While AI assists our team, a human property manager oversees communications and is available for complex matters.

Smart Lock and Property Access Data

We use Seam.co to manage smart locks at our properties. When you are provided access to a property, a smart lock code is generated that may include your first name and the dates of your stay. This data is used solely for managing property access during your reservation.

Information Automatically Collected

In Short: Some information — such as your IP address and/or browser and device characteristics — is collected automatically when you visit our website.

IP address
Browser type and version
Device information and operating system
Time zone setting
Referring URLs and exit pages
Date/time stamps associated with your usage
Pages viewed and browsing actions on our website

Information Collected from Other Sources

We may receive personal information about you from third-party booking platforms (such as Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com) when you make a reservation at one of our managed properties.

2. How Do We Process Your Information?

In Short: We process your information to provide, improve, and administer our property management services, communicate with you, for security and fraud prevention, and to comply with law.

To process and manage your bookings and payments. We process your information to confirm, manage, and fulfill your booking or reservation, and to process payments, refunds, and installment plans.
To facilitate guest communications. We send booking confirmations, check-in/check-out instructions, property access codes, maintenance requests, and emergency information via SMS, email, or phone.
To manage property access. We generate and manage smart lock access codes for the properties you have reserved.
To respond to inquiries and provide support. We respond to your questions, resolve issues, and provide customer support related to your stay.
To send administrative information. We may send you details about our properties and services, changes to our terms and policies, and other similar information.
To send marketing communications. Where you have given consent, we may send you marketing communications. You may opt out at any time.
To protect our properties and guests. We process your information for security and fraud prevention purposes.
To improve our website and services. We may use anonymized and aggregated data to understand how visitors interact with our website.
To comply with legal obligations. We may process your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal requests.

3. What Legal Bases Do We Rely On?

In Short: We only process your personal information when we believe it is necessary and we have a valid legal reason to do so.

Consent. We may process your information if you have given us permission for a specific purpose. You can withdraw your consent at any time.
Performance of a Contract. We may process your information when necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations to you.
Legitimate Interests. We may process your information when reasonably necessary to achieve our legitimate business interests, provided those interests do not override your rights.
Legal Obligations. We may process your information where necessary for compliance with our legal obligations.

4. When and With Whom Do We Share Your Information?

In Short: We may share information in specific situations described in this section.

We work with trusted third-party service providers to deliver our Services. We only share personal data to the extent necessary for them to provide their services.

Service Providers

Twilio — SMS/text messaging platform (phone numbers, message content)
Mailgun — Email delivery service (email addresses, email content)
Seam.co — Smart lock management (guest first name, stay dates)
Stripe — Payment processing (payment data for direct bookings)
Authorize.net — Payment processing (payment data for installment plans)
Google Cloud Platform — Backend infrastructure and logging
Heroku — Application hosting

Booking Platforms / Channel Managers

When you book through a third-party platform (Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com, etc.), your information is shared between us and that platform as necessary to fulfill your reservation.

Property Owners

We may share booking and guest information with property owners whose properties we manage, as necessary to fulfill our property management obligations.

Business Transfers

We may share or transfer your information in connection with any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information where we are legally required to do so in order to comply with applicable law, governmental requests, a judicial proceeding, court order, or legal process.

5. SMS/Text Message Consent and TCPA Compliance

How You Opt In

Consent at Booking: Providing your phone number during the booking process and checking an explicit consent box
Initiating SMS Contact: Sending a text message to our phone number, which constitutes your express consent

Types of Messages You May Receive

Booking confirmations and reservation updates
Check-in and check-out instructions
Property access codes and smart lock information
Maintenance and property-related notices
Emergency and safety information
Responses to your inquiries
Post-stay follow-up communications

Message Frequency and Charges

Message frequency varies based on your booking and communication needs. Standard message and data rates from your mobile carrier may apply.

Opt-Out

You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message you receive from us. Please note that opting out may affect our ability to provide you with timely property access information.

Help

Reply HELP to any message for assistance, or contact us at [email protected] or (321) 405-3254.

No Sharing of Opt-In Data. We do not sell, rent, or share your phone number or opt-in information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

6. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses essential cookies that are necessary for the site to function correctly. We may also use analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with our website.

Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off.
Analytics and Performance Cookies: Allow us to count visits and traffic sources. All information is anonymized.
Log Data: Our servers may automatically record information including your IP address, browser type, and date/time stamps. Technical logs are retained for up to 90 days.

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

7. How Long Do We Keep Your Information?

In Short: We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected.

Booking and financial records: Typically 7 years (as required by tax/accounting regulations)
SMS/text message records: Up to two (2) years after the last communication
Email communications: Up to two (2) years after the last communication
Marketing data: Retained until you withdraw consent or unsubscribe
Payment data: Retained by our payment processors according to their respective policies
Smart lock access codes: Deactivated promptly after checkout
Technical logs: Up to 90 days

8. How Do We Keep Your Information Safe?

In Short: We aim to protect your personal information through organizational and technical security measures.

We have implemented appropriate and reasonable technical and organizational security measures. However, no electronic transmission over the Internet or information storage technology can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. You should only access the Services within a secure environment.

9. Do We Collect Information from Minors?

In Short: We do not knowingly collect data from or market to children under 18 years of age.

By using our Services, you represent that you are at least 18 or that you are the parent or guardian of such a minor. If we learn that personal information from users less than 18 years of age has been collected, we will take reasonable measures to promptly delete such data. If you become aware of any data we may have collected from children under age 18, please contact us at [email protected].

10. What Are Your Privacy Rights?

In Short: Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have specific rights regarding your personal information.

Your Rights Under GDPR (EEA, UK, and Switzerland Residents)

Right of Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Right to Rectification: You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to Erasure: You may request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal obligations
Right to Data Portability: You may request your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format
Right to Restrict Processing: You may request that we limit how we use your data
Right to Object: You may object to the processing of your personal data for certain purposes
Right to Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

Florida Residents

Under the Florida Digital Bill of Rights (FDBR), Florida residents have certain rights regarding their personal data, including the right to access, correct, and delete personal data, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal data and targeted advertising.

California Residents

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have additional rights, including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to request deletion, and the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. We have not sold personal information in the preceding twelve (12) months.

Other U.S. State Privacy Rights

Residents of other states with consumer privacy legislation (such as Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, Utah, Texas, Oregon, and others) may have similar rights. To exercise any applicable rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Withdrawing Your Consent

If we are relying on your consent to process your personal information, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us. This will not affect the lawfulness of the processing before its withdrawal.

11. Controls for Do-Not-Track Features

Most web browsers include a Do-Not-Track ("DNT") feature. At this stage, no uniform technology standard for recognizing and implementing DNT signals has been finalized. As such, we do not currently respond to DNT browser signals. If a standard is adopted that we must follow in the future, we will inform you in a revised version of this privacy notice.

12. Google API Services Disclosure

Our use and transfer of information received from Google APIs to any other app will adhere to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements. We do not share any data received from Google APIs with third-party tools including AI models.

13. Do We Make Updates to This Notice?

In Short: Yes, we will update this notice as necessary to stay compliant with relevant laws.

We may update this privacy notice from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last updated" date. If we make material changes, we may notify you by prominently posting a notice or by directly sending you a notification.

14. How Can You Contact Us About This Notice?

Atlantis Realty Management and Investments LLC
2403 Sea Ave
Melbourne, FL 32903
United States

Email: [email protected]
Phone: (321) 405-3254

15. How Can You Review, Update, or Delete Your Data?

You have the right to request access to the personal information we collect from you, change that information, or delete it. To request to review, update, or delete your personal information, please contact us at [email protected]. We will consider and act upon any request in accordance with applicable data protection laws.