Welcome to “Castaway Cottage" - a cozy and comfortable cottage with a fun "desert island" theme, located directly on the oceanfront! This cottage can sleep up to eight people, and provides direct access to the beach with no road to cross!
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This cottage is located in the beach community of Indialantic -- the best surf on the Florida coast! A quaint beach community with a dog beach and two public beach parks with lifeguards within one mile. Many great beach shops, restaurants, parks - a quiet but fun area safe for the whole family.
You will have direct access to the beach by using the private path on the north side of Salty Dog house. However, you will NOT have access to the back yard, hot tub and tiki hut -- those areas are for the private use of Salty Dog renters.
Welcome to “Castaway Cottage!” Your journey begins as you find yourself marooned on an uncharted island. As you enter the palm-lined driveway you discover a small cottage – perhaps left behind from a group previously stranded here? It looks as though they gathered things they could find on this island to construct a cozy and comfortable living space.
The main living space of the cottage has a hand-made driftwood sign with the name “Crusty Crab.” In here you find a brand-new fully equipped kitchen (maybe a ship carrying kitchen furnishings dropped some of its cargo?) with all the appliances and dishes needed for fixing meals. It also appears that a beautiful large sofa washed ashore, and it contains a queen-size sleeper. Somehow these clever folks also found a brand new 55” OLED TV to keep them occupied during their stay on the island.
Down the hall you find “Coquina Cliff” - a full bathroom with toilet, sink and shower. Apparently these previous guests found some clever way to get running water from some hidden spring on the island!
In the back of the cottage you find two bedrooms. One bears the name “Coral Cabana.” Here you find a “tree house” with beds to sleep up to three people, along with wall decorations that some previous guests must have found on the beach. The other bedroom is aptly named “Coconut Cove” – the queen-size bed is surrounded by decorations featuring coconuts and palm trees, including a TV in the hidden palm cabinet.
While this amazing little cottage does not have a direct view of the beach, it is located on the beachfront property. By following a private trail on the north side of the other house on the property you may walk directly onto the beach (without crossing any road). The beach shed near the path contains beach items for your use, including beach chairs, umbrella, beach towels and boogie boards.
While you are “stranded” at Castaway Cottage we encourage you to enjoy some of the MANY fine dining and entertainment opportunities in the area, including: * Orlando attractions, including Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and Sea World (just over an hour drive west) * Kennedy Space Center (one hour drive north) * Cocoa Beach Pier and Ron Jon's Surf Shop (15 minutes north) * Brevard Zoo * Indialantic Boardwalk * plenty of shopping opportunities at Melbourne Square mall and Town Center at Viera (both about 15 minutes away)
(After booking we can sending you a list of our favorite restaurants and shops!)
If your “crew” includes furry four-footed mates, then you are in luck! Castaway Cottage welcomes dogs on board for a small additional fee. Please disclose any pets at time of booking, and agree to pay the pet fee of $40 per night.
PLEASE NOTE: The cottage shares the same beachfront lot with the "main" house so you will pass by the house and share the beach access with the people living in the main house.
You will need a car. Parking is available on-site for up to two cars.
There is another house on the property - there may be other guests present there that will share the beach access with you.
NOTE: You do NOT have a view of the ocean from inside the house
NOTE: Your dog is welcome for an extra fee of $40 per night
NOTE: Absolutely NO SMOKING of ANY substance at the property
NOTE: There is NO washer/dryer on the premises; there is a laundromat about 1 mile south
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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No campers, tents or RVs
Maximum of 2 cars allowed
Important information
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Property # 4554008
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
About the neighborhood
Indialantic
Located on the beach, this vacation home is in Ocean Shores, a neighborhood in Indialantic. Melbourne Harbor Marina and Satellite Beach Tennis Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Melbourne Square Mall and The Avenue Viera. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Andy Semnick-Les Hall Baseball Field or Melbourne Greyhound Park.
Florida Institute of Technology - 15 min drive - 11.0 km
Getting around
Melbourne Orlando Intl. Airport (MLB) - 16 min drive
Restaurants
Coasters Pub & Biergarten - 4 min drive
Starbucks - 4 min drive
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Bunky's Raw Bar & Seafood Grille - 8 min walk
Long Doggers - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Castaway Cottage – paradise at the beach! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Castaway Cottage – paradise at the beach!?
As of Aug 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Castaway Cottage – paradise at the beach! on Aug 3, 2026 start from $363, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Castaway Cottage – paradise at the beach!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Castaway Cottage – paradise at the beach!?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Castaway Cottage – paradise at the beach! located?
Located in Ocean Shores, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Eau Gallie Beach, Paradise Beach, and Indian Harbor Beach Beach. Canova Beach Park and Indialantic Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
This property is in an excellent location. The kitchen is sufficiently furnished. We had difficulty contacting the host when we needed to. Also, your reservation will be completed on a third party platform and not VRBO. Just an FYI for prospective vacationers.
We enjoyed this cozy property for a quick beach escape. The short distance from the beach was great for morning and evening walks away from large crowds.
Great cottage in easy walking distance to the beach! You don’t have to cross a road to get to the ocean. It was perfect for me, my husband, and our dog! Everything was as it was listed and the host provided all information and checked on us to make sure we had everything we needed.
Trish H.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Rustin M.
Feb 22, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful little beach house only a walk from the beach! It was perfect for our group of five with a little kitchen which was great! It wasn’t right on the beach but literally like a 2 minute walk so it was wonderful. The host was very communicative and the price is amazing for the location.
A wonderful place to celebrate a family birthday. Access to nice beach with a Tiki Bar offering beautiful sunrise view. Everything we needed was right there and our host was available and helpful
The owners have done a great job in creating a very beach feeling cottage. A lot of nice little touches made our stay very comfortable. The location can’t be beat.
This was the absolute perfect little spot for our getaway! Myself, my husband and our 1.5 year old stayed here and LOVED the place. Lots of thoughtful details…had pretty much everything you could think of needing, which was impressive to me in such a small space- especially the fully stocked kitchen. The proximity to the beach was the best part. Such a lovely location, not crowded and full of beach birds and gorgeous sand. The only downside to the home was the queen bed- the mattress gave my husband and I sore backs/necks after 3 night sleeping on it. Even so, we loved our time here and will definitely be coming back to this sweet, beachy cottage! It was extremely relaxing and we thank the owners for their hospitality.
We enjoyed our stay at castaway cottage! Everything was very convenient and the beach was right at our footsteps. Lovely week of warm weather and sunshine.