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Huge Lanai to enjoy coffee in the mornings.
Lanai
Lanai
Front Livingroom
Front livingroom

Overview of 🏝Beaches, Nature Sanctuaries and Rockets πŸš€πŸš€πŸš€

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Check out the area

Map
Palm Bay, FL
  • Popular LocationFlorida Institute of Technology9 min drive
  • Popular LocationIndialantic Beach14 min drive
  • Popular LocationMelbourne Beach21 min drive
  • AirportDaytona Beach, FL (DAB-Daytona Beach Intl.)89 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower Β· Bathtub Β· Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower Β· Bathtub Β· Toilet Β· Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

🏝Beaches, Nature Sanctuaries and Rockets πŸš€πŸš€πŸš€

Please bring your family, pup, and friends to stay in our large home while exploring the space coast. Our home backs up to Malabar Sanctuary and has a large fenced grassy backyard with ultimate privacy, easy access to Malabar Scrub Sanctuary, and many paved mountain biking trails. Our yard has sprinklers that water the yard three times a week, so the grass remains green. Turkey Creek Sanctuary is adjacent and only a mile from the house. Turkey Creek, a nature lovers' creek empties into the Indian River intercoastal between land and the Atlantic Ocean. Paddleboard and kayak vendors are available to rent to families who want to experience nature. Just a few miles from our home is the Indian River between the mainland and the beaches. Several outdoor seating restaurants are lined up along the river/intercoastal. Drive fifteen minutes from our home and find yourself at Indian Atlantic Beach or Paradise Beach for a day of endless sand and ocean adventures. Visit the Kennedy Space Center, about 45 minutes away, or drive to Orlando for just over an hour and visit the theme parks. If you stand in our front yard on a clear rocket launching night, you will see the rocket shooting up with a burst of flames heading to outer space. Our home has a vast lanai looking out to the fenced private backyard. It is excellent for watching the kids play, letting your pup out, eating a nice dinner on the grill, or having that first cup of coffee with breakfast in the morning. No need to worry about pool safety; instead, spend a day at Palm Bay Aquatic Center, only 15 minutes away, or take the kids to Sebastion Inlet State Park for a day of calm swimming in ocean water without the waves. You will also find jet skis and fishing boat rentals along the intercoastal in Sebastion. Brevard Zoo offers a good break from sand and ocean adventures. Going Fishing? Many fishing options include deep-sea fishing and several famous lakes for freshwater fishing. If Golf is your thing, bring your golf partners and explore one of the many public courses in Brevard County, Florida. Our large home has a two-car garage and nearly 2200 sq feet of living space, not including the huge lanai. With four bedrooms, two family room spaces, large TVs, a large kitchen with a small kitchen table, a kitchen bar with three stools, and a formal dining room seating eight, your group has plenty of room to spread out. The kitchen is large and has many small appliances; it is fully stocked with dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and new major appliances. You can enjoy preparing meals at home or eating out at many restaurants enhanced with a unique ambiance just five minutes from the house. Brevard County enjoys low restaurant food and drink prices compared to the rest of the US. We provide six bikes of various sizes for your enjoyment. The home is on a quiet street near the cul-de-sac, so there is no need to worry about heavy traffic or your kids playing outside near the road. Kids can easily bike in the neighborhood, and there are sidewalks around the neighborhood streets to safely walk FIDO. Since the home is ceramic/porcelain tiled in every room, Fido is welcome, and there is a large laundry room separated by a half bath leading out to the main area. The laundry room has a door leading to the outside and is a perfect area to keep FIDO in a crate while out on adventures and to let FIDO out to the fenced backyard in the mornings. Although our home is not a high-rise hotel overlooking the ocean, you can't beat the convenience of many attractions, including the sea, the comforts of home, or the cost savings considering the accommodations and food expenses for a family. Plus, don't forget FIDO!

Property manager

Kimberly Schindler

Languages

English, Japanese

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Please only bring well-trained pets.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Palm Bay

Located on a river, this holiday home is in Port Malabar, a neighbourhood in Palm Bay. Sebastian Fishing Museum and Historic Rossetter House Museum and Gardens are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Melbourne Harbor Marina and Habitat Golf Course. Travelling with kids? Consider Andretti Thrill Park and Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Palm Bay, FL

What's nearby

  • Andretti Thrill Park - 8 min drive
  • Palm Bay Hospital - 8 min drive
  • Florida Institute of Technology - 9 min drive
  • Indialantic Beach - 14 min drive
  • Melbourne Beach - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Melbourne, FL (MLB-Orlando Melbourne Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Shack Seafood Restaurant - 3 min drive
  • KFC - 6 min drive
  • Dotties diner - 5 min drive
  • Chekmarc's of Palm Bay - 5 min drive
  • Malabar Mo's - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 🏝Beaches, Nature Sanctuaries and Rockets πŸš€πŸš€πŸš€ pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at 🏝Beaches, Nature Sanctuaries and Rockets πŸš€πŸš€πŸš€?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 🏝Beaches, Nature Sanctuaries and Rockets πŸš€πŸš€πŸš€?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 🏝Beaches, Nature Sanctuaries and Rockets πŸš€πŸš€πŸš€ located?

This family-friendly Palm Bay holiday home is located on the riverfront, 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Palm Bay Hospital, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Andretti Thrill Park and Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden. Florida Institute of Technology and Brevard Community College are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mandi W., Peyton

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
This is the 2nd time we have stayed in this VRBO and it does not disappoint. Its such a nice neighborhood and the house is very nice and open.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howard B., Holland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Palm Bay VRBO
This house had everything we need for our 3 week stay. Owner answered and responded quickly when we did have a question. We would stay there again. Great location for biking and walks.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House Quiet Neighborhood
Very Comfortable Home. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful VRBO
The house was amazing and is so spacious. It was clean and very well taken care of. We would all stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Cindy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in
Review of the Turkey Creek Sanctuary home
We enjoyed our stay very much. The house was clean, spacious, and well equipped. Nice to come back to after a day in Orlando, to piece and quiet! Beaches were a quick drive away! The bikes provided were great for my husband and son to explore the Turkey Creek Sanctuary. Would definitely stay here again! Thanks Kim!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kimberly Schindler

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Ron and Kim Schindler live in Alpharetta, GA with their three dogs, Buddy, Kelsey, and Peanut. They have four grown children, and although they both still work full-time, they enjoy travel, social activities, and spending time with their adult children.

Why they chose this property

Our space coast rental is located in a very strategic location. The space industry is growing, and our home provides many people an opportunity to visit the Space Center and watch a few rockets launch. The US has many beaches, but not so many rocket launch sites.

In addition to rockets and beaches, our home is located in the midst of several nature sanctuaries, is close to the Brevard County Zoo, and has opportunities for golf and fishing. Don't forget Disney! The theme parks are only a little over an hour away and can be enjoyed by planning a few days in Orlando first, then the beach second, or visa versa, or, just going for a day trip.

Our home is perfect for larger groups or winter getaways for a couple with room to invite others to join. This is it if you are looking for a great remote work staycation!

What makes this property unique

Our home is unique to the houses in the area because it backs up to a nature sanctuary which provides maximum privacy but also convenience to biking and hiking trails as well very close to the Turkey Creek Sanctuary Park, where visitors can paddle down the large creek in a rented canoe, kayak, or paddle board to experience nature away from the typical touristy crowds.

Larger homes are hard to find, and our house is not only large but is designed to provide more separate common living space to spread out.

Our kitchen is very well equipped and offers a wide variety of small appliances such as a crock pot, a food processor, a waffle iron, two types of coffee makers, a rice maker, a blender, an in-oven air fryer, and robust tools and utensils. Our formal dining room comes with a 12-place setting of Mikasa china for enjoying special holiday meals.

We believe our home is unique in many ways, and we hope you will too.

Languages:

English, Japanese
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