Hidden gem just a drive from the beach and village

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Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61144 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Merritt Island, FL

Black Point Wildlife Drive
‪6 min drive‬
Cocoa Beach
‪10 min drive‬
Cocoa Beach Pier
‪11 min drive‬
Merritt Island, FL (COI)
‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Office

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Keep it sweet and simple at this peaceful and centrally-located home. This fully remodeled home is built on a low-traffic street with a large backyard and is only minutes away from the local attractions. Only a 2-minute drive from Historic Cocoa Village and a 15-minute drive from the beautiful Cocoa Beach. Enjoy ice cream anytime at the Dairy Queen just down the street. Pets are allowed but a pet fee is required. If you have a pet you must message me the number of pets, breed, and size before booking. :)

Property manager

Lee

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 4

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Merritt Island

Located in Merritt Island, this holiday home is on a river. Cocoa Beach and Black Point Wildlife Drive reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science. Travelling with kids? Consider Astronaut Memorial Planetarium and Observatory and Dinosaur Store and Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Merritt Island, FL

What's nearby

Cocoa Village Playhouse - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Black Point Wildlife Drive - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
Cocoa Beach - 10 min drive - 10.5 km
Cocoa Beach Pier - 11 min drive - 11.1 km
Victory Casino Cruises - 15 min drive - 15.9 km

Getting around

Melbourne, FL (MLB-Orlando Melbourne Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

‪Olive Garden - ‬12 min walk
‪Checkers - ‬11 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min walk
‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Hidden gem just a drive from the beach and village pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Hidden gem just a drive from the beach and village?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hidden gem just a drive from the beach and village?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hidden gem just a drive from the beach and village located?

This family-friendly Merritt Island holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Shore Lanes Bowling Center and Cobb Theatres-Merritt Square 16. Cocoa Village Playhouse and Brevard Veterans Memorial Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Joshua C.

16 Apr, 2025

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

Hidden gem

Absolutely loved our stay & this is 2nd time we have stayed there

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amidee R.

1 Apr, 2025

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

Spring Break family trip

Great place to stay. House was clean and location was great for beaches and Kennedy Space Center. Basket with beach toys, beach chairs and a cooler was available during our stay. Would recommend and stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

30 Apr, 2025

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

The little things

It was a quick visit but the rental home had what we needed. All the little things made a big difference and I would recommend staying here.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine S.

25 Mar, 2025

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

Convenient, clean, well appointed

Lee’s property was a great launch pad for all of our adventures in the Cocoa area. Super convenient to the Village, beach, sailing center, grocery store, restaurants, etc. Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayle M.

21 Apr, 2025

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

Delightful well equipped little house

We were staying 2 nights before a cruise out of Port Canaveral. It was PERFECT! It's not a big house, but it met our needs. The property was VERY well supplied. Beds were very comfortable. Location is convenient. Good communication with the host. We would stay again

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

CARRIE W.

10 Mar, 2025

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

Stayed two nights

The house was great, there was absolutely nothing that they didn't have in the house as for supplies. The beds were super comfy as well.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne K.

28 Feb, 2025

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

Really a Gem!

Enjoyed our stay! This place was so well equipped from coffee pods to a first aid kit. Located just a short drive to beach and shopping. Will definitely stay again! Lee was excellent with communicating too.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda D.

12 Mar, 2025

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

Great place to stay!

Wonderful house! It was spotlessly clean! Has all the comforts of home. Even had toiletries and q-tips. TVs in almost every room. Host was awesome!

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

26 Feb, 2025

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

Merritt Island Rental

The location worked great for us as it was very easy to get to the beach, Kennedy Space Center, restaurants and shopping. The house fit our needs perfectly and we were all impressed with how thoughtfully it was outfitted. We especially appreciated the beach chairs and cooler for our beach days. The back yard was so nice to just relax in after a long day of "touristing".

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clay S.

3 Nov, 2024

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

Visiting family on Merritt Island

The rental home was very well maintained, and I had all the amenities were required. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann R.

17 Nov, 2024

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

Comfortable and conenient

The house was comfortable and conveniently located near restaurants, stores and the road to the beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Israel F.

24 Jul, 2024

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

Great place

Had no issues, very clean and quiet neighborhood, would stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie J.

6 Jun, 2022

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

Place was very nice and very accommodating. Would definitely stay again!

Great stay!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

24 Mar, 2024

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

Great quick trip

Stayed for a few nights. We loved everything from the fenced in backyard to the great location. Everything was clean and well appointed for a larger family like us.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

25 Apr, 2024

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

Lovely home for getaway.

Lovely home, comfortable and clean. Good location for our stay. Easy access to multiple activities, grocery and takeout food. Enjoyed.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dustin G.

19 Dec, 2022

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

Super nice stay

Everything about the house is very nicely done. We enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 31 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff A.

10 Aug, 2023

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

Great place

Clean place with access to many restaurants and a short drive from Cocoa Beach. We had a great time at Kennedy Space Center.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

22 Jan, 2024

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

Hidden Gem is a Gem

Beautiful home. Great location. Attractions and stores nearby. We would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin B., Bloomfield

20 Mar, 2024

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

Excellent

The property is just as reflected in the listing. We had a wonderful stay!

Stayed 29 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

27 Nov, 2023

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

Comfy Cozy

Enjoyed the stay. The house is clean and well decorated.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenda V.

8 Jun, 2023

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

Merritt Island Jewel

Property was great and good location. Very clean and everything you could possibly need. Would stay again

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ralph S.

3 Jul, 2022

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

Wonderful house that was right in the middle for everything we needed to do.

Easy and excellent communication from the owners. Family was very pleased with the property. Would stay again if we are in the area again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine W.

25 Jun, 2023

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

Great house!

Centrally located to meet all of our needs. Had a great week!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany F.

5 May, 2024

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

Perfect for our needs

Stayed here for a family event in Merritt Island, Florida and it was absolutely perfect. We were greeted with a kind note from the owner and a bottle of sparkling wine on the dining table. The beds were comfortable and the house was clean and neat. I enjoyed the small details like professional hair products (shampoo, conditioner) in the showers. We stayed a week. Conveniently located.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

14 Aug, 2022

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

Beautiful house

The house is very nicely renovated and very close to Cocoa Beach. Very clean and well stocked with everything we needed for an extended weekend. This was our second visit and we'll be coming back!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022