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Located in The Heart of Downtown Melbourne, just minutes from Melbourne Beaches!

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Interior
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Melbourne, FL
  • Place, Liberty Bell Memorial Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Melbourne Harbor Marina
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Florida Institute of Technology
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, FL (MLB-Orlando Melbourne Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Located in The Heart of Downtown Melbourne, just minutes from Melbourne Beaches!

The Flats in Downtown Melbourne is a unique triplex located in the heart Downtown Melbourne, just steps from shopping and dining! This unit is located on the second floor, very clean, non-smoking, and artistically decorated inside and out to be your relaxing home away from home! It has been completely renovated, but still maintains its original historic character including the original patina hardwood flooring!
Enjoy the breath taking views of dolphins playing in the Indian River Lagoon along your short ride to Melbourne Beaches! Walking distance to Manatee Park where local manatees are often seen playing in the warm waters of Crane Creek.
Many famous attractions are an hour or less from The Flats in Downtown Melbourne. Disney, Universal Studios, Wet N Wild, Kennedy Space Center, Ron Jon’s Surf Shop in Cocoa Beach and Port Canaveral just to mention a few. There are also many fun things to do in Melbourne such as canoeing in Turkey Creek, jet skiing in the Indian River Lagoon, and paddle boarding and surfing in Melbourne Beach! Also, enjoy Sea Turtle season, May- October, we are the largest sea turtle nesting area in the USA. The Suite offers a queen size pillow top mattress. In the full bathroom you will enjoy a large walk in shower artistically designed with curved wall and overhead rain shower.
Spend your mornings on the back porch or lounging in the living room. You can also watch your favorite movies or local stations in the living area on the flat screen television equipped with Roku. There is a study area available to catch up on any work you may need to do during your stay. WiFi is available.
The full size kitchen with dinette is equipped with all appliances, kitchen utensils, pots and pans, and dishes to prepare your own home cooked meals. The dinette provides the perfect environment to enjoy a glass of wine in the dimly lit lighting and hand crafted table created with a wine barrel and wine corks!
The Flats also offer a stack able washer and dryer just off the kitchen.
The perfect romantic getaway or refuge for leisure or business travel in Downtown Melbourne!
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House Rules

Minimum age to rent: 24
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Children

Adults only
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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

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
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

About the area

Melbourne

Located in Historic Downtown Melbourne, a neighbourhood in Melbourne, this apartment is near theme parks and near a water park. Melbourne Harbor Marina and Spessard Holland Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sea Turtle Preservation Society Melbourne Beach and Erna Nixon Park. Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden and Andretti Thrill Park are also worth visiting. With jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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What's nearby

  • Liberty Bell Memorial Museum - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Melbourne Harbor Marina - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Melbourne Yacht Club Marina - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Florida Institute of Technology - 5 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden - 5 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, FL (MLB-Orlando Melbourne Intl.) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hurricane Creek Saloon - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Meg O'Malley's Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hell 'n Blazes Brewing - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Van Beers Bottle & Tap - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Located in The Heart of Downtown Melbourne, just minutes from Melbourne Beaches! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Located in The Heart of Downtown Melbourne, just minutes from Melbourne Beaches!?

As of 5 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Located in The Heart of Downtown Melbourne, just minutes from Melbourne Beaches! on 11 Apr 2026 start from £80, 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.

How much is parking at Located in The Heart of Downtown Melbourne, just minutes from Melbourne Beaches!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Located in The Heart of Downtown Melbourne, just minutes from Melbourne Beaches! located?

Located in Historic Downtown Melbourne, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Liberty Bell Memorial Museum and Florida Institute of Technology. Holmes Regional Medical Center and Melbourne Harbor Marina are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great little spot downtown, very close to Florida Tech to visit my daughter, and close to the beach. We will stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Georges L.

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

Stay in Melbourne

Nice Flats well located Lots of Nice restaurant nearby. Need dishware.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raymond B.

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

Wonderful experience

I was extremely satisfied with my stay. I visited Melbourne for my cousin’s college graduation, and many of the restaurants my extended family suggested for breakfast and dinner were within walking distance of the property. Cool location in a quiet and safe neighborhood. Ashley provided excellent communication and made everything easy. Welcome card and package were a nice touch. Hoping to return for another event next year. Had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maggie O.

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

Perfect

We absolutely loved this place. Everything was perfect including the location walking to downtown restaurants and bars. We plan. on renting this place again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

Great location

Everything was great. I would stay there again. Paul
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie E.

The flats

Loved staying here. Very nice, peaceful, quiet, well equipped. Nice back porch. Very clean and comfortable!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathy H.

Great location

Enjoyed the zoo, Kennedy Space Center, and many more! Thanks
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Great location.

We had the upstairs unit. It is in an old house that has been updated. The neighborhood is quiet and the parking is in the front yard (not on the street). The location is great, easy walking distance to the old downtown with shops and many restaurants and bars.
Stayed 17 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann Y.

Very impressed! Nicely decorated, very clean, and fully stocked.

There were cookies and water waiting for us when we arrived. The bed was comfy and we loved the shower! We watched movies on the Roku that we didn’t even know was included. Bonus! We definitely plan on coming back. Thanks Ashley!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia B.

Amazing place!

Wonderful location - downtown Melbourne and close to Florida Tech. The apartment is clean, charming and well stocked and Ashley was very responsive to any concerns. Highly recommend The Loft!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cindy C.

Absolutely Amazing

This is our second stay in this home and love it! It is always so hard to leave as we have a great time. Walk to a variety of restaurants and shops and a mile to the beach. Worth it every time and we will be back!! Ashley is on top of things and does s great job making things very comfortable for your stay. Highly recommend this location.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah P.

Great little property, wonderful location!

I enjoyed my short stay here. Ashley was very good at communicating with me. I came in very late the first night and got in easily using the key lock box. She had a box of cookies and cold water waiting for me, which was much needed and appreciated. I loved being so close to many restaurants and shops. There is a small parking lot right in front of the house, so that was easy. The big shower was a nice bonus. My $300 security deposit was promptly refunded after my stay, that was my only concern.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Karla P.

Convenient location for a short walk to restaurants and shops.

The loft is comfortable and well equipped. Nicely remodeled. It’s in a residential area with some well maintained homes and others that are neglected
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Snyder D.

Spacious, clean, everything we needed, convenient, friendly neighborhood

This apartment is on the 2nd fl and has four large rooms plus a laundry/utility room, a hallway with a desk for papers & electronics, and a back screened in deck that also has stairs to the private backyard. The main entry is in the front of the house. The living room has windows on 3 sides making it nice and bright, and the furniture is quite comfortable. The kitchen has plenty of cookware, a nice stove & frig, double sink, & a great round table with 4 high top chairs. The bedroom has tons of storage, closet space, and a comfortable queen bed. The shower is huge and the whole bathroom is very nice. During our stay, the 2 first floor apartments were occupied by really nice folks that we did many things with during the month. It was our first VRBO, and we're sold on it!
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful, private,cozy, clean property

I travel a lot for business and i can honestly say I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here and Ashley is one of the most welcoming and enjoyable property managers I’ve ever had.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

esteban t.

Very spacious and the place just has tons of character. You can walk everywhere you need to go

The property has a ton of character. We loved everything about it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

6/10 Okay

Tyna H.

Centrally located and clean property

Good location and newly updated property. Steep stairs a consideration for those who may have mobility issues. Overall a good property.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid B.

The Loft was exactly as described! Beautiful! What a wonderful week stay!

We loved staying at the Loft in Melbourne and cant wait tillthe next time! Couldn't have asked for more.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Greta A.

Walkable, clean, cute!

Ashley was a communicative and thoughtful host. The place is easy walking distance (or pedi-cab distance!) from the wonderful downtown Melbourne: packed with bakeries, coffee shops, bars, restaurants, and music. And at the same time the place was quiet as could be (except the crickets and morning doves - welcome sounds!). Would love to stay again. Great shower, too. :)
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lynne C.

fabulous apartment, great location

Fabulous apartment, gorgeous wood floors, love the enclosed porch, gas stove!, well equipped kitchen, washer/dryer, walk to town for everything, easy walk to beautiful harbor and river
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie C.

Fabulous location!

This was our home away from home January and February 2017, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Loved the fact that the owners remodeled the apartment in keeping with the historic atmosphere of the home. Rooms all very large and well furnished. The walk in shower was a very nice feature as was the screened in porch. Home is within walking distance to town and Manatee Park. Perfect location, would highly recommend.
Stayed 58 nights in Jan 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Love Love Love

Darling little flat. Great location. Everything you need for a comfortable stay in Melbourne. I will definitely be back. Thanks, Ashley!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Angela R.

Great loft! Perfect location

My husband and I stayed here for a few days and the place was perfect. It is just like the pictures. It's an older home that has been very tastefully updated. It has nice amenities without losing the charm of an older home. The shower is absolutely awesome. Ashley is great to work with as an owner.
Archival

8/10 Good

Jose M.

Great location. Great apartment.

The owners modernized the flat and did an amazing job doing so. It's a very cozy place and makes you feel at home. Not only that, but they are very nice and welcoming people. I stayed in this flat for over 2 months and I would do it again, given the opportunity. I would suggest to anyone: Stay here and enjoy. It's a great place to vacation.
Stayed 67 nights in May 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Chin C.

What a great one bedroom pad!

This property was in an ideal location and simply adorable. The home was very easy to find. In walking distance were nice shops and eateries. The neighborhood was pedestrian friendly with a great walking/jogging route to the water. The welcoming snacks and bottled waters were a very nice touch I had not received at any other vacation property. I'm moving up north and hope to find something like this to rent long term or even purchase. Well done on the bathroom design. My only remiss was not taking advantage of the painting activity so close to the home. Too many things to do in a short time frame. Thank you for making your property available for others to enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2016

About the host

Hosted by Ashley Vanskyhawk

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We are a family owned and operated Vacation Rental who is excited to share all the wonderful things that the Space Coast has to offer. We have been in the Melbourne area since 1987 and have enjoyed all the breath taking experiences this area has to offer. From the beautiful beaches to strolls in Downtown Melbourne, this is home to us. We hope you enjoy your stay and all the fun relaxing things there are to do around you!

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