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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 62016 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Boho Beach Chic Queen Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Kids room
2 Single Beds
KING and QUEEN OASIS SPA ROOM
1 King Bed
Pineapple Bliss with Caribbean Blues
1 Queen Bed
3 bathrooms
Common area bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Hallway
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Master
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
DOG Friendly BEACHSIDE 4BR/3BA, Solar/Saltwater Pool, No Smoke +Special Offers
Welcome to Your Beachside Escape Discover this charming mid-century modern, one-level 4BR/3BA home with a brand-new solar-heated saltwater pool — just four blocks from the beach! Thoughtfully designed to welcome families, couples, and even your furry friend (with approval), our home comfortably sleeps up to 8 guests.
We’re proud to be licensed with the City of Indian Harbour Beach and the State of Florida, so you can book with confidence. (Non-smoking property, inside and out.)
Why You’ll Love It:
Private Heated Saltwater Pool – Sparkling, solar-warmed, and waiting for you.
Chef’s Kitchen – Double island, fully stocked for memorable meals.
Spacious & Family-Friendly – Open floor plan, fenced yard with playset, screened patio.
Dog Friendly – Pre-approved pups welcome ($100 pet fee).
Entertainment Ready – Board games, cable TV, WiFi, and outdoor dining. Location, Location, Location
A quick stroll brings you to the ocean for swimming, surfing, kayaking, or rocket-watching night launches. Nearby, you’ll find restaurants, grocery stores, pet shops, and Gleason Park with trails and fountains. Downtown Melbourne and the Eau Gallie Art District are minutes away, while Cocoa Beach is just 20 minutes up the coast.
Local Concierge Touch: We live right here in Indian Harbour Beach, which means we can offer something most hosts can’t — personalized, local recommendations. From the best dog-friendly spots and hidden-gem restaurants to where to catch the perfect rocket launch, we’re happy to share insider tips to make your stay truly unforgettable.
At a Glance
Sleeps 8 | 4 Bedrooms (King, 2 Queens, 2 Twins)
3 Full Bathrooms
Heated Saltwater Pool
Large Fenced Yard w/ Playset
4 Blocks to the Beach
Electric BBQ + Chef’s Kitchen
Screened Patio & Lounge Area
Laundry + Garage Parking
Linens, Towels & Beach Gear Provided
Peace of Mind
Licensed VRBO with the Indian Harbour Beach, Florida
Safety-conscious: pool rules & child/adult ratio apply
Police & fire station nearby
Owners available for support if needed
Book your beachside retreat today and enjoy a home that’s not only beautifully kept and well-reviewed — but also hosted with genuine care by locals who love to make your vacation extra special.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Dogs must be approved. No dangerous breeds.
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Advise of ysDo not leave dirty dishes in the sink.
Clean up pet’s waste outside
Advise if anything is broken.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No smoking No marjuana (even medical), no smoking. No vaping
Check out - Is at 10am. a late check out fee of $200, clean up after your kids, pets, do not leave dishes in sink. no eating in beds, showers, etc
SAND Must be rinsed off before entering the house. No flushable wipes . If plumber is called,
A fee of $100 will be charged
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
Indian Harbour Beach
Located in Indian Harbour Beach, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Satellite Beach Tennis Center and Bowlero Melbourne are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Brunswick Harbor Lanes and Fun Town. Travelling with kids? Consider Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden and Andretti Thrill Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Satellite Beach Tennis Center - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
Canova Beach Park - 10 min drive - 3.6 km
Getting around
Melbourne, FL (MLB-Orlando Melbourne Intl.) - 17 min drive
Restaurants
Circle K - 3 min drive
Starbucks - 4 min drive
Cazadores Mexican Restaurant - 3 min drive
Texas Roadhouse - 3 min drive
Panera Bread - 20 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does DOG Friendly BEACHSIDE 4BR/3BA, Solar/Saltwater Pool, No Smoke +Special Offers have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at DOG Friendly BEACHSIDE 4BR/3BA, Solar/Saltwater Pool, No Smoke +Special Offers?
As of 8 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at DOG Friendly BEACHSIDE 4BR/3BA, Solar/Saltwater Pool, No Smoke +Special Offers on 5 Jul 2026 start from £249, 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.
Is DOG Friendly BEACHSIDE 4BR/3BA, Solar/Saltwater Pool, No Smoke +Special Offers pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at DOG Friendly BEACHSIDE 4BR/3BA, Solar/Saltwater Pool, No Smoke +Special Offers?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at DOG Friendly BEACHSIDE 4BR/3BA, Solar/Saltwater Pool, No Smoke +Special Offers?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at DOG Friendly BEACHSIDE 4BR/3BA, Solar/Saltwater Pool, No Smoke +Special Offers?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is DOG Friendly BEACHSIDE 4BR/3BA, Solar/Saltwater Pool, No Smoke +Special Offers located?
This family-friendly Indian Harbour Beach holiday home is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of Satellite Beach Beach, Eau Gallie Beach and Bicentennial Park. Satellite Beach Tennis Center and Canova Beach Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Nice location and room with clean pool would stay again no issues
Jeff V.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2025
Jeff, it was my pleasure to host you and your family ! We strive to keep our pool sparkling clean and I'm so glad you enjoyed it. See you next year! Maureen
Everything was smooth and enjoyable. Well-appointed space with everything we needed to be comfortable. Strong AC, amazing pool, and would return.
Korrin S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2025
We absolutely loved your family and can’t wait to host you again and I’m so glad we provide a dog friendly property so you can bring your fur baby which is a very important part of the family with you. Anytime you wanna come back please let us know and thank you for choosing our Vrbo.
House was clean and had the perfect beachy vibes! Very spacious and open, fun games. Pool was perfect. She had tons of great recommendations for restaurants and activities.
Emily C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2025
We really enjoyed hosting you. I'm so glad you enjoyed are beautiful pool and wonderful kitchen space.
The house was in a great location. Easy access to shopping, beaches and roadways. Very quiet neighborhood. The amenities in the house made our stay comfortable.
Nancy T.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2025
Nancy we had an amazing time hosting your family! We love our amenities such as the chef’s kitchen and large pool. Anytime you want tim come back please do!
Great place for a quick trip to Melbourne. We enjoyed the space and the owners have done a great job. Also, communication with the owner was excellent. Book with confidence.
This is the second time we stayed here. The house & pool are always clean, nice quiet neighborhood close to beach and amazing restaurants. Fenced in yard for our dog. Can’t wait to come back. Thank you for sharing your house.
Justin R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2025
Thanks Justin! We love our dog friendly property !! We look forward to you coming back
This is a great house for anyone traveling with children. We recently traveled to Florida with our baby and 3 yr old and this property has everything you could need - crib, stroller, beach amenities, and our favorite the pool and swing set. The house was very clean, the pool was the perfect temp and the hosts were absolutely wonderful! Would highly recommend!
Courtney S.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2025
It was such a pleasure to host such a beautiful young family ! I’m so glad you liked our child amenities such as our crib! When your baby girl gets older, please let us know. We will make sure we put child restraints, as well as the highchair in place when you come back.
We were in the neighborhood for a graduation party, so a group of us stayed at the property. We found it to be very clean, well laid out, excellent kitchen facility that was extremely well stocked with pots and pans, serve ware, plenty of plates and bowls and even some spices, and parchment paper. The pool was also very nice and equally as well stocked with towels and floats.Would highly recommend the property to anyone.
Michele C.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jun 2025
We loved hosting your family and can’t wait for you to come again. I’m
Glad you loved our sparkling pool and well stocked kitchen !
Pool temp was amazing - perfect for kids and adults. We asked if there was a crock pot; manager thought so but then went and BOUGHT one for our stay! Over and above customer service! Quiet neighborhood and close to the beach; plenty of seating and towels and linens; nicely decorated too! We hope to be back!!
Cammie S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2025
Cammie, we are so glad you chose our property to make your memories with your sweet family. We are so glad you loved our big salt water pool. We hope to see you again soon.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Patricia
28 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent hospitality from the host plus a clean comfortable lodging in a quiet neighbourhood. Spacious accommodation with all the amenities.
The house was very clean and had everything we needed. The host was very quick to reply to any inquiries. The location was perfect for our needs. The neighbourhood was quiet, and the pool was wonderful. We had 8 ladies in our group and we had enough space to be comfortable for the full week we stayed. I would definitely come back and stay again.
Ruth L.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2025
Ruth, it was our Pleasure to host the best dragon boat paddlers! We are glad you chose our property and we hope to see you next year. We love Canada!!🇨🇦
This property was wonderful and exactly what is shown in the listing. Everything was clean fully stocked with what you would need on vacation. Also in a great location!
leah c.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2023
Thanks Leah for choosing the Happy Beach Life Cottage! We enjoyed hosting you and your lovely family. We hope you choose us again for all your family needs. Maureen & Henri
Great property and great owners. We had fun of what little time we weren't at the ballfields enjoying all amenities of the home including the pool! We got a few days at the beach and had a great time enjoying this home. Would stay again and again!
Loved the place. Just wish it had been closer to beach.
Robert m.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2023
Hi Robert, thanks for staying at our lovely property! Hope the band trip was great in orlando. We are always upfront with our renters that we are .09 miles from the beach. We are beachside on our little barrier Island, close enough to be at the beach in 5 minutes, but far away for more safety of those tropical storms that occur during hurricane season. We are also so lucky to have no parking costs associated with the Indialantic beaches, including our one and only DOG beach, Canova. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting your family again in the future.
Had a great week on the space coast. Weather was super, house location was perfect and we enjoyed every minute. There is plenty of room and the pool is huge!
Steve and Dana H.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2023
Loved having this wonderful couple. Treated the home as if it were their own. Amazing. Beautifully cleaned upon departure. Bravo! Would love to have you all back!
We had a wonderful stay. The house was clean, beautifully decorated, and had all the amenities we needed. The pool and outdoor space was lovely, and the location was both convenient and peaceful. Maureen was friendly and attentive. Highly recommend
S W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2024
It was a pleasure hosting you and your family. We love our new pool and I’m so glad you enjoyed it as well! Hope to see you again soon.
The home is in a great location. It is close to the oceanfront and lots of great restaurants and shops. It could have been cleaned much better for our arrival, but overall we had a great stay.
Sonya M.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2023
We really appreciate the great review. And thank you for choosing The Happy Beach Cottage. We certainly aim to please and the owners go out the way to make their home stand out and so if you could send us a note on the things that we could have done better, we would love to hear from you.
Loved the house. We all had a wonderful time. Grandkids loved the pool as well as the adults. Would definitely rent again for another vacation.
Lee G.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2023
Emma, we were so happy to host you and your family and of course your beautiful dog. We look forward to host you again at our dog friendly beach cottage. You are welcome anytime!
The house was amazing. The location was great and the neighborhood was extremely welcoming! I highly recommend this rental. It felt like a home away from home!!
Matthew P.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2023
We are so glad you felt welcome and we hope to host you again and to say Welcome Home Matthew!
Best pool we've ever had on vacation! The house was spotless, and had everything you need to enjoy your stay. Maureen was a fantastic host, super responsive and friendly! We'd definitely stay here again!
The house itself is spacious and bright. You can't beat the location. A close walk to the park, and great yard for kids or dogs. We loved the little dog-friendly touches!
Elizabeth T.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2024
Thank you for a wonderful review. Yes we have a brand new pool. It is the cleanest pool you’ll ever find in a rental! We also love that it’s saltwater and it does have solar heating for colder months. I’m so glad that your dog found a pet friendly rental so he could stay with his family, we look forward to seeing you again next time you’re looking for a beach vacation. Maureen
My family had a wonderful stay! The home was very clean and smelled amazing when we walked in. The location was great and easy access to lots of restaurants, beaches and a 25 minute drive the the space coast complex where my son was playing in a baseball tournament. We will be back if we are ever in the area again.
John R.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2023
It was our pleasure to host your family from Texas! It's always nice to know that our property helps make beautiful memories!
About the host
Hosted by maureen broussalian
We absolutely love Florida, family, and beach life. We wanted to extend this love for people who can't yet live in Florida, but still want to come with their families, swim, surf, fish, boat and make wonderful life-time memories. We hope we give you the opportunity to feel at home in our beach house, equipped to host your family and friends and to make amazing memories. Whether it be teaching your child how to swim, or catching that big fish that you have only dreamt about. We are glad you chose our home.
Why they chose this property
The proximity of the ocean is the charm of this home. It has amazing light, and adorned with happy energy. We have an outstanding chef's kitchen, and the open floor plan invites togetherness. The oversized pool is so refreshing, with salt water and heated by solar panels. We love dogs, so approved dogs are welcomed. The yard is completely fenced in with a playset for the kiddos, and a barbecue for the cooks. We love the neighborhood it is in an established mid century modern oasis. Walking distance to Gleason park which has trails & a small pond. Publix grocery store is right around the corner, also a great pet store, shops, banks and restaurants.
What makes this property unique
We love this property because we live down the street, and can personalize your stay with specific regional recommendations, whether it be surfing lessons, restaurant choices, or weekend suggestions. We are basically available to be your concierge.
Languages:
English, French
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