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Waterfront Home - Dolphin Cove

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A spacious living room with a large window, a ceiling fan, and a flat-screen TV.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with bar stools, and pendant lighting.
A dining area with a wooden table, patterned chairs, a vase with red roses, and a dolphin wall decoration.
A living room with a white armchair with red floral upholstery, a small table with a lamp, and a colorful fish painting on the floor.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, a ceiling fan, a window, and a painting on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits

    Top-rated for families.

  • Beach equipment

    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock

Explore the area

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Merritt Island, FL
  • Place, Kiwanis Island
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Ron Jon Surf Shop
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Cocoa Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, FL (MLB-Orlando Melbourne Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Office 1

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront Home - Dolphin Cove

Our home is located on a private acre of property with Banana River waterfront access. The yard includes plenty of space for lawn games, launching kayaks, canoes or paddle boards, grilling on the back patio (partially screened-in), or fishing and sunset viewing off the dock. Dolphins are often spotted in the cove! Inside the home is fully furnished with an open-concept living space, oversized bedrooms, and a fully equipped kitchen. One walk-in shower is available in the primary bedroom, second bath has a tub/shower. Guests may utilize entire home including washer and dryer.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2665702vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Merritt Island

Located in Fowlers, a neighbourhood in Merritt Island, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Ron Jon Surf Shop and The Avenue Viera are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cocoa Beach and Black Point Wildlife Drive. Travelling with kids? Consider Dinosaur Store and Museum and Florida Surf Museum. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Merritt Island, FL

What's nearby

  • Kiwanis Island - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • The Wizard of Oz Museum - 10 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Ron Jon Surf Shop - 11 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Cocoa Beach - 11 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Cocoa Beach Pier - 12 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, FL (MLB-Orlando Melbourne Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Marker 24 Riverfront Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Home - Dolphin Cove pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Waterfront Home - Dolphin Cove?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Home - Dolphin Cove?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Home - Dolphin Cove?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Home - Dolphin Cove located?

This family-friendly Merritt Island holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Kiwanis Island and Cobb Theatres-Merritt Square 16. Dinosaur Store and Museum and Florida Surf Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
everything was great except mosquitos and fishing was limited to catfish and sting rays and since I am a fisherman that was a downer but out of the control of the property owner everything else was great
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2026
Herb I am glad you enjoyed the home and all was great . Kathy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house. Amazing view and the fishing was good on the back dock.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a family wedding to attend on Merritt Island and found our stay here so convenient. Looking at the waterfront was beautiful, plenty of room to relax and sleep. Our host Kathy was especially helpful and everything made for a wonderful reunion/wedding weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan 2026
Thanks Catherine for your review. We are glad you all enjoyed our home. Makes us happy for families to make great memories .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family getaway

Lovely home with great views.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time

2nd time staying, comfortable, great area, great location!
Stayed 16 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay

Beautiful home. We saw dolphins right at the dock. Plenty of room for the whole family. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, lots of room

We loved staying here. Waking up every morning to the water and the dock was amazing. There was plenty of room for our family to enjoy the week in Florida. We cooked several meals. The beds were comfortable. We saw two rocket launches from the dock.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bday getaway

Beautiful relaxing home , did some fishing of the dock the weather was beautiful fell asleep listening to the waves and water while getting a little sun( well a lot lol) everything you ever need is the home great lil restaurant on the water very close to home . I highly recommend this home for a relaxating vacation . We will definitely stay again !!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family visit

Had a nice time visiting my son and grandson. Spent ti.e fishing off the dock and saw dolphins on 2 occasions.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sibling reunion

This house worked perfectly for the reunion of our siblings and spouses. When we invited local friends and family for the day, we had plenty of space for everyone to enjoy. The beautiful sunsets and rocket launch were an added bonus. We enjoyed our stay at Dolphin Cove!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2023
Gail- so glad you guys had a great visit and the sunsets are the best. Come see us again and make some more great memories.. Kathy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Glowing water

2nd time here We come here because you don’t have to leave to be entertained. And if you do leave everything is in short distance We will be making this a family tradition
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas 2024

A wonderful few days spent at Dolphin Cove. A very homely property with everything you need to make the stay perfect. Thoroughly enjoyed the waterfront and all the wildlife and the beautiful sunsets. Some wonderful memories have been made. Kathy was an amazing host.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We can’t wait to go back!

The property was absolutely perfect! There was 8 of us and we had plenty of room for everyone! Everything we needed was already there and available for us to use! The canoe and kayaks were a lot of fun! We even caught a couple fish from the dock! The sunsets were absolutely stunning right from the backyard! From booking to any questions we had Kathy was quick to respond! We can’t wait to go back and plan on it next summer-as soon as dates come available!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memories

We can’t even begin to tell you what an amazing stay we had. It was absolutely beautiful. Plenty of room. Access to Walgreens- Walmart- restaurants- were less than 10 minutes. The pier was our favorite part :) We spent hours on hours especially with access to the kayak, canoe and pedal boat. Loved the fact that there were plenty of life jackets. Actually everything that we needed was at our disposal. We can’t wait to come back :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Florida Vacation

This house at the cove on Merritt is everything and more than we expected 5 to 6 people with plenty of room to spare. Access to canoe and kayak right in the backyard with a doc. Highly recommend this place location is 10 minutes from Ocean. Lots of familiar and local restaurants. Only a half hr from Kennedy Space Center and 50 minutes to Orlando Airport. If you had any questions communicating with the house was super easy as she responded almost immediately. The price is wonderful especially if you splitting the cost amongst your guest.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Recharge

Really enjoyed our stay--beautiful, clean, safe, quiet and cozy house. Favorite room was the dock! Enjoyed coffee in the morning and dinner and wine in the evening with great views and sunsets. Only complaint is that there were no fish biting or taking the bait. Could you stock the river prior to us arriving next time? LOL 😆
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect For Families

We are a family ranging from 7 mo to 62. This home was absolutely perfect. There is plenty of room for everyone to be together comfortably and the sleeping arrangements are perfect. The one bedroom with the two twin beds was perfect with kids. The home has everything you could possibly need except for you food. Especially for kids! There are tons of toys, high chairs package n play, etc. such a nice surprise since we had younger kids. We also enjoyed fishing from the dock. Home is very clean and the beds a super comfy. Host is very accommodating and quick to answer with any questions you may have Highly recommend this home and if we ever make it back to the area would not hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice properly

The house is truly amazing. The house has a lot of space and is located in a very nice neighborhood. I didn't like that there's was not enough towers. Also we were under the impression that we that each couple was going to get their own room and that was not the case. The backyard and back porch need some love and care. Mosquitoes and flies are definitely a problem. Overall we enjoyed the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was perfect for our family stay over in Florida before our cruise. We had a family of 10 and thoroughly enjoyed the Dolphin Cove home! The host was an excellent communicator and provided us with everything we needed to make our stay easy. A lot of shopping nearby. Easy to navigate the neighborhood. Would definitely stay here again! Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect way to spend the week fishing off the dock! A lot of diversity in the river...saw dolphins, manatees, rays, catfish, etc... A lovely home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun 2026
Celia- so glad you got to see so much lovely wildlife. Fishing can be so much fun. Making memories is where it is at . Come see us again! Kathy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

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