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Castaway Cottage – paradise at the beach!

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Living area
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Terrace/patio
Beach

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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Indialantic, FL
  • Indialantic Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Holmes Regional Medical Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Florida Institute of Technology
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Melbourne, FL (MLB-Orlando Melbourne Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Living room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Castaway Cottage – paradise at the beach!

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!

I am available any time by phone, text or email

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

Property manager

Steve Rajavuori
Premier Host

Languages

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Up to 2 dogs allowed (no cats) with additional fee of $40 per night
No campers, tents or RVs
Maximum of 2 cars allowed

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 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 and a deadlock
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Indialantic

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Ocean Shores, a neighbourhood 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.
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Indialantic, FL

What's nearby

  • Paradise Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Indian Harbor Beach Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Indialantic Beach - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Holmes Regional Medical Center - 11 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Florida Institute of Technology - 13 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, FL (MLB-Orlando Melbourne Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coasters Pub & Biergarten - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ichabod's Beachside - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Moo's Soft Serve - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Castaway Cottage – paradise at the beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this 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!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Castaway Cottage – paradise at the beach! located?

Located in Ocean Shores, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Eau Gallie Beach, Paradise Beach and Indian Harbor Beach Beach. Canova Beach Park and Indialantic Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 50 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay, had our 10 year family reunion here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Ben S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great access to the beach.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

juan c.

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

Nice location

Nice location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

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

Great place

We enjoyed our stay at Castaway cottage...it was clean and exactly the way bit was described on the website.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place

Wonderful little place. Perfect for our family of 4 and visit with family. Hope to come back someday.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

Cottage on the beach

Very cute beach getaway cottage. Great location and near lots of restaurants and local shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

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

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay

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
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Diane P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach

Great place to relax and enjoy a quiet beach
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Larry C.

Cute Beach Cottage

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

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

Cozy Cottage

Very nice clean cozy place. Very organized and had all Amenities. Very convenient to Eating places and the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

tamara s.

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

Beach cottage

Very pleasant stay. Hosts were very attentive and helpful. Kitchen well equipped. Good beach access
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa L.

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

Cottage is very nice

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wilson W C.

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

Beautiful cottage

We had a great stay. Steve was very quick to respond to any questions we had. The cottage was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Donna L.

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

Perfect beach getaway

Everything was as described. Cottage was located steps from the pristine and beautiful beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Tina W.

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

Nice quiet location, close to restaurants and stores. Pet friendly!

Nice location. Could use a full length mirror and quieter fan in bath, but over all cute cottage.

10/10 Excellent

Joe C.

Excellent value for the price

Great place to stay. Good location with easy access to the beach. Nice amenities in the house with functional and complete appliances and sleeping accommodations. This would be especially nice for people with children.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lanai S.

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

Amazing little cottage!

The cottage was exactly as pictured and well appointed! We needed to contact the owner at one point and he was very quick to respond. Definitely recommend this place!

10/10 Excellent

Phaaedra P.

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

Cozy and Comfortable

Staying in the Castaway Cottage was a wonderful experience. It was extremely clean and the bed was super comfortable. Being able to watch the sun come up in the morning was a joy. Would definitely stay there again!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole F.

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

Cute cottage

We had a great stay. This cottage was perfect for my husband and I, and our dog. The owner was very responsive. Easy access to the beach. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Alexis B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Excellent location

I loved the location , and the cleanliness of this vrbo. I did have a slight communication issue , but other than that everything was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Perfectly peaceful

Would recommend! Everything was great! Property, communication, location, cleanliness. Can't wait to visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara J.

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

It was great

Wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

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

Great time at the cottage!

We had a fun wknd get away at the cottage. Very clean & decorated nicely. We had everything we needed. Great use of space!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

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

Cozy Beach Getaway

This cottage was perfect for our quick getaway. We loved the proximity to the sand and the overall location of the home. The home is cutely decorated, and they did a great job with stocking the kitchen with the essentials. The owner was quick to reply when he was needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christie L.

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

Beach Getaway

The perfect little getaway for our family! The cottage was cozy and was just enough space for me, my husband, 2 children and 2 pups. It was conveniently located just steps away from the beach and the best restaurants in town. Thanks for the good memories!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

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