Cocoa Beach Home Base for Work and Winter Stays, Steps to Beach and Publix
A renovated 2BR condo in the center of Cocoa Beach, set up for living, not just visiting. Built for Space Coast work assignments, snowbird winters, and anyone staying a week or a month. 500 Mbps WiFi, a desk setup, full kitchen, in-unit washer and dryer, heated pool, private beach gate, and Publix a short walk away. Guests regularly stay for weeks and months at a time.
This isn’t a hotel room. It’s a fully furnished home in the center of Cocoa Beach, set up for people who are here to live for a while. The beach, Publix, restaurants, and coffee are all a short walk, and Port Canaveral, the Cape, and Patrick Space Force Base are an easy drive.
EVERYTHING A LIVED-IN HOME HAS Everything you’d expect to find in a home that someone actually lives in, you’ll find here. And if you need something you don’t see, just ask. There’s a good chance we already have it on hand.
QUIET, COOL, AND COMFORTABLE The condo sits in a second-floor corner of an already quiet building, and insulated storm windows make it silent inside, day or night. That matters whether you’re sleeping after a night shift or taking calls at noon. A brand new AC system keeps it cool year-round. The primary bedroom has a queen bed, a 50-inch TV, a full bedroom set, and an easy chair. The second bedroom has a full-size bed, so two colleagues can each have their own room. The living room has an oversized couch and a 65-inch TV with cable and Roku, and an air mattress is available for a fifth guest.
A KITCHEN YOU’LL ACTUALLY COOK IN The kitchen is fully stocked from day one: pots and pans, baking sheets, blender, toaster, microwave, oven and stove, dishwasher, Keurig, and a refrigerator with an ice maker and filtered water. Publix is a short walk away, so restocking takes minutes.
LAUNDRY AND THE BASICS The in-unit washer and dryer means you can pack for a week and stay for a month. Linens, towels, hangers, an iron, clothing storage, and a drying rack are all here, along with a starter supply of toiletries, paper goods, and cleaning products to get you settled.
BUILT FOR WORK 500 Mbps WiFi handles video calls, VPN, and large file transfers. A foldable desk and office chair can be set up wherever you like to work, and a monitor is available on request. Self check-in with a personal keypad code means you can land late and walk straight in. Free on-site parking for up to two vehicles.
DRIVE TIMES (approximate) Cape Canaveral Hospital (Health First): about 7 minutes Port Canaveral: about 15 minutes Patrick Space Force Base: about 25 minutes Blue Origin, Merritt Island: about 30 minutes Kennedy Space Center: about 30 to 35 minutes Melbourne Orlando International Airport: about 35 minutes Orlando International Airport: about 50 minutes
WINTER ON THE SPACE COAST January here averages highs around 70 degrees. The resort pool is heated year-round, the beach is through a private gate less than 100 yards from your door, and most errands are walkable. If you’re trading a northern winter for a month or three by the ocean, this is an easy place to settle in. Winter months book early.
AFTER HOURS When the workday ends, the resort does the rest: heated pool, tennis, pickleball, bocce, shuffleboard, and a private boardwalk to the beach with an outdoor rinse shower. Your own beach chairs, towels, and cooler bag are in the condo, ready when you are. Watch launches from the sand, or walk to dinner.
QUICK SNAPSHOT 2 bedrooms: Queen + Full | Sleeps up to 5 (air mattress for a 5th) 1 full bath 500 Mbps WiFi | Foldable desk + office chair | Monitor on request Full kitchen | Keurig | Dishwasher | Ice maker | Filtered water In-unit washer and dryer Brand new AC 65-inch TV with cable + Roku | 50-inch TV in primary bedroom Quiet 2nd-floor corner unit | Insulated storm windows Heated pool, tennis, pickleball, bocce, and shuffleboard on-site Private beach gate and boardwalk with rinse shower Beach chairs, towels, and cooler bag in the condo Self check-in with personal keypad code Free parking for 2 vehicles Mid-stay cleaning available on request Pet-friendly with prior approval ($150 pet fee per stay)
THE NEIGHBORHOOD The Diplomat sits in the center of Cocoa Beach, where daily life is easy on foot. Publix, restaurants, coffee, and bars are a short walk, and the beach is through a private gate behind the building. Cocoa Beach Pier and Ron Jon Surf Shop are about 5 minutes by car.
This is the Space Coast’s working beach town. Engineers, launch crews, and contractors from SpaceX, NASA, Blue Origin, and Patrick Space Force Base live and work nearby, and Port Canaveral is 15 minutes up the road. Rocket launches are visible right from the beach.
Weekends fill themselves: kayak the Banana River, take a surf lesson, visit Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex about 30 minutes north, or make a day of Orlando’s theme parks about an hour away. Treat this place like you’d want your own home treated. Cocoa Beach quiet hours apply and are posted in the unit. No smoking inside the unit. Pets on request only, with approval required before booking ($150 pet fee per stay). No parties or events. Maximum 5 guests and 2 vehicles. Any damage, missing items, or excessive cleaning beyond normal use may result in additional charges.
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Treat this place like you’d want your own home treated. Cocoa Beach quiet hours apply and are posted in the unit. No smoking inside the unit.
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Property # 3491254vb
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
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
Cocoa Beach
Located in Cocoa Beach, this apartment is near the beach. I Dream Of Jeannie Lane and Astronauts Memorial Space Mirror are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Golf-N-Gator and Cocoa Beach Country Club. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at USSSA Space Coast Complex or Space Coast Iceplex.
Melbourne, FL (MLB-Orlando Melbourne Intl.) - 36 min drive
Restaurants
Sandbar Sports Grill - 3 min drive
McDonald's - 13 min walk
Taco Bell - 9 min walk
Starbucks - 2 min drive
Florida Seafood Bar & Grill - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Cocoa Beach Home Base for Work and Winter Stays, Steps to Beach and Publix pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.
How much is parking at Cocoa Beach Home Base for Work and Winter Stays, Steps to Beach and Publix?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Cocoa Beach Home Base for Work and Winter Stays, Steps to Beach and Publix?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cocoa Beach Home Base for Work and Winter Stays, Steps to Beach and Publix?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Cocoa Beach Home Base for Work and Winter Stays, Steps to Beach and Publix located?
Situated near the beach, this apartment building is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Cocoa Beach and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Cocoa Beach Pier. Lori Wilson Park and Ron Jon Surf Shop are also within 15 minutes.
About the host
Hosted by Scott Sklar
I'm Scott, and I manage this home personally, with no property manager and no middlemen. My family moved to Florida during the pandemic, planning to ride it out and head back north. We never left. I live about 20 minutes from the condo, so help is close by, and I answer quickly when you need anything.
Why they chose this property
Because you can live here without starting your car most days. It's the center of Cocoa Beach: Publix, restaurants, coffee, and the beach are all walkable, and you can watch rocket launches from the sand. It's quiet at night and close to everything during the day.
What makes this property unique
It's a fully renovated home inside a classic Cocoa Beach resort: new kitchen, new bedrooms and mattresses, brand new AC, insulated storm windows that keep it silent inside, and in-unit laundry, with a heated pool and a private beach gate outside. Guests come back year after year, and many stay for weeks at a time.
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Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests