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Waterfront Haven: Sleeps 15, Heated Pool, Private Dock, Near Beach, Tranquility

Waterfront Haven: Sleeps 15, Heated Pool, Private Dock, Near Beach, Tranquility

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Overview of Waterfront Haven: Sleeps 15, Heated Pool, Private Dock, Near Beach, Tranquility

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
7 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15334 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

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Merritt Island, FL
  • Popular LocationBrevard Zoo14 min drive
  • Popular LocationSouth Cocoa Beach14 min drive
  • Popular LocationCocoa Beach Pier22 min drive
  • AirportDaytona Beach, FL (DAB-Daytona Beach Intl.)77 min drive

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 7

1 King Bed

Bedroom 8

1 Queen Bed

Common spaces

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Waterfront Haven: Sleeps 15, Heated Pool, Private Dock, Near Beach, Tranquility

Get ready to fall in love with Florida at our comfy seven-bedroom home with a pool heated to 85 year round :-). It's set on an acre of waterfront land, perfect for any size group looking for a bit of luxury and a lot of fun. You can splash about in the pool, try out some water sports from our private dock, or chill around a backyard campfire. We've worked hard to make our home a place where you'll create memories to last a lifetime, offering the best of Florida's lifestyle and hospitality.

Hmm, what can I tell you about our home. First off, you're going to LOVE waking up to the stunning sunrise over the Banana River from our home. We've got a heated pool enclosed for year-round swims and a private dock for a paddle or two. And guess what? The gorgeous Cocoa Beach is just a 10-minute drive away.

There's a ton to do around here. Try a boat tour to see dolphins and manatees, visit the Kennedy Space Center, or just chill on Cocoa Beach. After a day out and about, come home and fire up the grill in our screened lanai. It's a great place to hang out and enjoy the Florida evenings.

We're right on the ICW, so watching boats float by is a regular pastime. The end of our dock is a killer spot to watch the sun and moon rise. You might even catch a rocket launch from NASA! If you're up for a bit of a drive, Orlando with its Disney and Sea World is down route 520, but without the traffic stress when it's time to head back.

Our place has air conditioning, heating, free WiFi, toiletries, linens, towels, and a washer/dryer just to name a few of the essentials.

Beware for people my age - the loft bedroom has a narrow/steep ladder staircase, so it's best for the whippersnappers. Also, you might have a hard time locating the first floor bedroom with two queen beds. I promise we didn't misplace it, it's just off the garage with 2 private entrances :-)

If you feel like sticking close by, we've got some neat beaches and local attractions like the Cocoa Village and Brevard Zoo. For the golfers, there are some nice courses nearby. The Treetop Trek and Ulumay Wildlife Sanctuary are also worth checking out.

Oh, and while we can fit up to 20 cars in the driveway and lawn we don't allow parties or events without prior notice and appropriate insurance riders, so let us know!

We can't wait to have you here!


LOCAL BEACHES: Pineda Beach Park (6.3 miles), Pelican Beach Park (9.4 miles), Canova Beach Park (11.5 miles), Paradise Beach & Park (12.7 miles), Shepard Park (13.3 miles), Cocoa Beach (14.8 miles), Lori Wilson Park (14.9 miles)

ATTRACTIONS: Banana River Aquatic Preserve (2.6 miles), Historic Cocoa Village (9.3 miles), Brevard Zoo (9.9 miles), Dinosaur Store (13.0 miles), Exploration Tower (16.5 miles), Kennedy Space Center (24.3 miles), Walt Disney World Resort (68.0 miles) GOLF: Manatee Cove Golf Course (6.1 miles), Baytree National Golf Links (10.5 miles), Cocoa Beach Golf Course (15.6 miles)

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES: Treetop Trek Aerial Adventures (9.8 miles), Ulumay Wildlife Sanctuary (10.1 miles), Wickham Park (10.4 miles), Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier (14.0 miles), Manatee Sanctuary Park (17.2 miles) AIRPORT: Orlando International Airport (49.9 miles)

Master Bedroom: King Bed | Bedroom 2: King Bed | Bedroom 3: King Bed | Bedroom 4: Queen Bed | Bedroom 5: 2 Queen Beds | Bedroom 6: Twin Bed w/ Twin Trundle | Loft: Twin Bed | Additional Sleeping: 2 Queen Air Mattresses

OUTDOOR LIVING: Private dock on Banana River, fire pit, lanai w/ heated private pool, screened patio w/ gas grill, refrigerator, 10-person dining table, furnished front porch w/ waterfront views, 2 balconies, backyard fire pit

INDOOR LIVING: 8 flat-screen Smart TVs, wood-burning fireplace, 8-person dining table, ceiling fans, hardwood floors, open-concept layout, video game console

KITCHEN: Fully equipped, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, toaster oven, blender, knife set, bar w/ seating for 3, pass-through window

Note that the Loft Bedroom is up a narrow set of 'ladder stairs' and the first floor bedroom with the two queen beds has its own separate entrance off the garage.

The caretaker will be reachable 24/7 via phone/text/etc.

Our neighborhood has it all and our spot right on the ICW makes it even better. Just grab a chair and watch the boats float by. And don't miss the views from the end of the dock - it's the perfect spot for watching the sun or moon rise, and you might even catch a NASA rocket launch.

When you're ready for some action, Orlando's fun (think Disney, Sea World, and more) is just down 520. The best part? You get to skip the traffic when heading back home.

Thinking about hitting the beach? Head over to Cocoa Beach. Trust me, it's worth the extra 4-minute drive. They've cleared all the rocks from the surf area, so your feet will have nothing but soft sand. Enjoy!

Just a heads up - you're going to need a car while you're staying with us, since we're not smack in the middle of a bustling town. The closest grocery store, a Publix, is about 7 miles north of us, and if you're a fan of Wal Mart, you'll find one about 9 miles away. It's all part of the charm of being on our peaceful island here in Florida :-)

Riverfront, Ample Off-Street Parking, Perfect for avid anglers, adventurous families, and sun-loving friends, this waterfront home offers plenty of space for the entire clan, as well as easy river access and close proximity to the area’s best beaches, attractions, and shops.


HOUSE RULES - No smoking anything inside - No parties or events allowed without prior consent - Pets considered, with non-refundable pet fee. Please inquire before booking. Please include any questions/requests in your booking inquiry - Must be at least 25 years old to book - Exceptions considered, please inquire before booking. - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: Your safety matters: The property features a Ring doorbell security camera that monitors the front door and a garage camera that monitors the garage but there are no cameras on the inside of the home. The garage is used for access to the property and for storage. Please note that in an effort to maintain a beautiful experience for you, Lawn Maintenance is scheduled every Thursday Afternoon and Pool Maintenance is on Monday and Thursday morning every week. These schedules may be adjusted according to necessity relating to weather or other uncontrollable factors.
1. Parties or Events are not allowed. Quiet Hours are from 10P-9A 7 days a week; sound level monitored by NoiseAware Automation to ensure you and the neighbors enjoy a safe, peaceful environment. Pro tip: Quiet hours are not a challenge :-) PLEASE understand that this is a quiet neighborhood with very involved neighbors, and even outside quiet hours if they can hear loud music, shouting, etc across their property line, they will complain resulting in a breach of house rules and a potential cancellation of your reservation.
2. For insurance reasons, please ensure only registered guests are invited to the property. Any undeclared guests on the property will be incur a $40 per person fee.
3. Please no smoking of anything inside the home. If there is smoking inside the home a $200 additional cleaning fee will be charged.
4. Please remove your shoes upon entering the house.
5. Accidents happen - but willful damages/destruction exceeding the coverage amount will be billed to the guest and unfortunately reported to the booking company. Upon issuing any complaints about any aspect of the property, the Guest authorizes the Host or his designee to enter the property in order to provide resolution.
6. Must be at least 25 years old to book - Exceptions considered, please inquire before booking.
7. We warmly welcome pets, but please note that prior approval is required along with payment of a pet deposit and nightly fee. For the comfort and health of future guests, it's important that pets are crated when left alone and are not allowed in sleeping areas. If any evidence of pet hair or waste is found in living areas, the $500 pet deposit will be retained to cover the deep cleaning and deallergen fees.
8. Because many of the house safety and environmental systems rely on being connected to the internet, please do not unplug or disable the internet routers/modems as this will cause damage to the home.
9. Because this home is booked virtually 100% of the time, any guests who have not left the home within 30 minutes of the 10am checkout without authorization will be billed for an additional full night rate to pay for extra cleaners to come and make the home to be spotless for the next guests.
10. Please under no circumstances bring any food/drink other than water into the sleeping areas - if our cleaning staff finds leftover food items and/or drinks in the sleeping areas a $200 pest control fee will be charged.
11. Guests agree to read, understand, and adhere to the Liability Waiver at the end of the house rules.

Because your safety and privacy matter, the property features security cameras that monitor the grounds around the home and inside the garage- there are ABSOLUTELY NO cameras inside the living areas of the home.

A few days before your visit begins, I will send you additional details with check-in and access instructions. If you have any questions in the meantime, let me know :-)

Thanks,
Tim (dad), Allie and Olivia

Liability Waiver:
You understand that swimming, hiking and the use of Kayaks, Paddleboards (AKA watertoys) is at your own risk and that special risks may be involved with swimming, hiking and using the water toys. You accept full responsibility for any bodily injury arising from swimming, hiking and use of the water toys and hold owner harmless.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
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

About the area

Merritt Island

Located in Merritt Island, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Brevard Zoo is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Port Canaveral and Cocoa Beach Pier are worth checking out. Travelling with kids? Consider Fun Town and Brunswick Harbor Lanes.
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Merritt Island, FL

What's nearby

  • Brevard Zoo - 14 min drive
  • South Cocoa Beach - 14 min drive
  • The Avenue Viera - 17 min drive
  • Cocoa Beach Beach - 17 min drive
  • Cocoa Beach Pier - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Melbourne, FL (MLB-Orlando Melbourne Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Grills Riverside Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar - 8 min drive
  • McDonald's - 10 min drive
  • Starbucks - 11 min drive
  • The Pineda Inn - 9 min drive
  • Zaxby's - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Waterfront Haven: Sleeps 15, Heated Pool, Private Dock, Near Beach, Tranquility have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront Haven: Sleeps 15, Heated Pool, Private Dock, Near Beach, Tranquility?

As of 25 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront Haven: Sleeps 15, Heated Pool, Private Dock, Near Beach, Tranquility on 29 Apr 2024 start from £606.67, 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 Waterfront Haven: Sleeps 15, Heated Pool, Private Dock, Near Beach, Tranquility pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Waterfront Haven: Sleeps 15, Heated Pool, Private Dock, Near Beach, Tranquility?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Haven: Sleeps 15, Heated Pool, Private Dock, Near Beach, Tranquility?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Haven: Sleeps 15, Heated Pool, Private Dock, Near Beach, Tranquility located?

This family-friendly Merritt Island holiday home is located on the waterfront, 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Georgiana Cemetery, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Seagull Park Beach and Satellite Beach Beach. Cocoa Village and Wickham Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Byran M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring Break Gettaway
We stayed at this location for a quick spring break vacay. We enjoyed every minute of our stay. Check in was straightforward. The property was clean, spacious, and impressively stocked compared to some other properties we’ve rented. The pool and accompanying backyard was our favorite along with the dock. We definitely would recommend this property to anyone looking for a peaceful and relaxing place with a waterfront view and short drive to the beach. We plan to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Vacation Home for a family
We had family with ages 4-77 and all had a great time. We especially enjoyed the outside pool and screened area. The fire ring perfect! There was plenty of room for all.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

erin b., Melbourne, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful locwtion
Great stay, beautiful location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Will R., Utah

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
ABOVE & BEYOND EXPECTATIONS!!!!! A+++
We had originally booked another property in the area that cancelled last minute on us (after speaking with VRBO, multiple properties in the area that offer a "LOWER" price property cancel multiple times on other people in the last two years) and Tim was awesome to work with from the first conversation. The property is updated, well kept, extremely clean and comfortable and above all- the communication with Tim and his staff were amazing. We were given all the info for the property and they had the pool warm and ready for us! There were paddle boards at the property and plenty of towels, blankets, bedding, etc. This was one of the BEST experiences we have had with VRBO and highly recommend Tim's property!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Stay!
We could not have had a better stay and we will book again at this wonderful home. Our family made a last minute trip to visit family. We arrived in the middle of the night and because witness so last minute needed assistance with the booking etc. Every need or question we had was met. This was the best rental experience I have ever had in terms of how attentive the owners and service are. It felt like family ! This home has everything a family needs- from tons of towels, fans and tvs in every room, all the kitchen supplies, toys for the kids and even beach needs and even many many extras. It is so spacious and comfortable to relax and has a lot of space to spread out. The outdoor space is just as nice if not nicer than the photos and during our 7 days stay the pool was cleaned multiple times. We had random needs and requests that the team went out of their way literally to help with. I am still taken back by how wonderful that aspect made our family feel. The location really felt central to so many things, we were able to easily get food delivered from Restraunt’s and instacart. The dock and view is breathtaking. So many gorgeous sunrises and sunsets. And the heated pool was just perfect for our kids who swam bright and early in the morning and evening before bed. This stay exceeded my expectations and also made us smile and relax because of the owners, care team, the views, the amenities and the comfort of the home. We highly recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Timothy Street

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Hi, I'm Tim and can't wait to host you. I'm from Detroit, MI and when I was still in High School I enlisted in The Marines. I then traveled all over the world, and I learned first hand how important it is to have a welcoming experience wherever you touch down. Fast forward to today, and I'm a single dad of two amazing little girls and I own a small real estate lead gen company. This crazy beautiful life has taught me how important it is to become self-sufficient, so I wanted to teach my daughters about entrepreneurship and becoming self-starters. So by way of example, we took our home and decided to make a business out of it, and now here we are talking to you :-) We look very forward to hosting you for an amazing stay.

We've been hosting for over a few years now and we really enjoy exceeding the expectations of our guests and helping them overcome any travel challenges they might encounter.

Why they chose this property

The kids and I love to swim, hit the beach, visit the port and go boating, fishing, etc - basically anything in the water, we are into it. Thankfully Florida has liquid water year-round (unlike where I grew up where it turned solid in the winter!) is the best place we've ever lived and we couldn't imagine life elsewhere.

What makes this property unique

Our favorite thing is to just sit at the end of our private dock over the Banana River and enjoy nature - Manatees, Dolphins, Ospreys and Pelicans are our favorites. The sun and moon rises are postcard epic. Not to mention the awe inspiring manmade phenomena such as the rocket launches from Cape Canaveral or the cool flyovers we occasionally get from aircraft transitioning out of Patrick Airforce Base. Nothing is cooler than seeing a night launch from the dock - the water lights up like the sun.

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