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Amazing river view
Front of the house
River view
Pool + Grill
Pool

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Grant-Valkaria, FL
  • Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge
  • Indian River Lagoon Preserve State Park
  • Sebastian Inlet State Park Beach
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Melbourne, FL (MLB-Orlando Melbourne Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

watch dolphins/manatees/birds

Beautiful key west style river front 2-story house with a huge porch with river view in front.

Enjoy the outdoor grill by the pool in the fenced backyard.

Watch dolphins/manatees/birds or fish in the private deck

2 floors 5 bedrooms with private pool, fishing/boating/kayaking dock
2 card garage+ private driveway
Inside house laundry
Sleep 10
Full kitchen + half kitchen + grill
Fenced back yard
Fish from dock
Bring your boat, jetski, or kayaks

Property manager

Mary-Catherine Chen

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number DWE1801949

About the area

Grant-Valkaria

Located in Grant-Valkaria, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Urca de Lima Underwater Archaeological Preserve and Habitat Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit LaPorte Farms and Kiteboard Sebastian. Riverview Park and North County Aquatic Center are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and power boating adventures can be found near the property.
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Grant-Valkaria, FL

What's nearby

  • Florida Institute of Technology - 24 min drive - 27.1 km
  • Sebastian Inlet State Park Beach - 40 min drive - 42.8 km
  • Barrier Island Center - 42 min drive - 45.1 km
  • Aquarina Country Club - 44 min drive - 48.1 km
  • Melbourne Beach - 45 min drive - 48.9 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, FL (MLB-Orlando Melbourne Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪19 Hole - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Chubby Mullet Bar and Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Outriggers Bar and Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does watch dolphins/manatees/birds have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is watch dolphins/manatees/birds pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at watch dolphins/manatees/birds?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at watch dolphins/manatees/birds?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is watch dolphins/manatees/birds located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of St Sebastian River Preserve State Park, Urca de Lima Underwater Archaeological Preserve and LaPorte Farms. Bimini Beach and Habitat Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 12 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve F.

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

Enjoyed our stay on the Indian River Lagoon

Everything was as advertised. Beautiful porch looking out onto the Intercoastal Waterway. Had a few plumbing issues, but there were enough bathrooms to get by.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frieda S.

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

Clean, well kept.

We enjoyed our week spent in Grant. Neat and clean. Children spent allot of time in pool. Dolphins were around dock most mornings.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Family Vacation

This property is an excellent location for a family vacation near the beaches in the Melbourne/Palm Bay Area. The kitchen is well stocked with anything you need to cook and prepare meals for the family. The pool gets plenty of sunshine during the morning and afternoon. We enjoyed sitting on the porch drinking coffee watching the sunrise in the mornings and saw dolphins by the docks. The children enjoyed fishing off the docks.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kane S.

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

Great Memorial Day weekend get away with friends.

The description and pictures of the house online were complete accurate. However, pictures don't do justice to the amazing view from the massive second story balcony! We were able to see manatees, dolphins and several types of birds during our stay. Having access to the dock to fish directly across the street was a great bonus. Check-in was a breeze and we were even able to check in early. (an option I have never been offered by any other host) The house was clean and equipped with everything we needed. With 5 bedroom and 5 baths space was not an issue. Communication was quick and easy from start to end. I would defiantly recommend this property to anyone who is traveling with a group, rather it be with children or adults.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Timothy C.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Raw sewage backup

Day 1, arrived to 85 deg house, master bedroom fan not working and master bathroom toilet not flushing. Day 2 discovered both downstairs shower drains are slow and back up and when I communicated to the owner, they already knew and said we shouldn’t use them. Found we had to use a spoon handle to reach between counter and dishwasher to push the button to start it because it is installed too far under the counter. Filtered water faucet on kitchen sink is turned off and doesn’t work. Flood lights for pool don’t work and neither does light in pool, so evening swimming is in the dark. Thermostat was programmed to adjust to 85 each morning at 8 a.m. One of the downstairs bathroom door handles broke off when door stuck closed due to door frame wood routing and swelling from previous water damage. Dishwasher rack is rusted through. Day 5, both downstairs showers had sewage with crap flow up out of the drains into the shower stalls. Owner has septic serviced 4 hours later and finds it’s not the septic tank but a blockage and refuses to call out a plumber. Owner says just don’t use downstairs bathrooms and refuses any additional credit since they credited us on day2 for not being able to use downstairs showers. VRBO refused to help or give us a hotel since we only had one day left. We also had bugs dead or dying all over daily. Roaches, millipedes and ants. They would die, so the place has been sprayed but is poorly sealed since so many get in. I wouldn’t rent this house
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

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

Great weekend getaway

We had a great weekend getaway with friends & family to attend a concert & enjoy the beautiful surrounding waterways. The house is huge with plenty of room for everyone. Every little detail is taken care of. The hosts were very friendly & easy to work with. I would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Traci S.

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

Good home base

We needed a home base between large group gatherings. This house allowed all who stayed comfortable beds and baths in a good location between lagoon and beach activities. The pool was a great common area for everyone to enjoy together.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa B.

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

Wonderful relaxation and family time

Wonderful relaxation and family time. We truly enjoyed our time at this beautiful house. It was well-maintained, lots of space, beautiful interior/exterior and close to the USSSA Field. The owners are wonderful people and we know if you stay here you will have the most excellent time and be able to relax. It is right there on the inlet. To see the sunrise every morning made you smile to start the day. You would not want to miss this opportunity to stay at this house.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Perfect!

Everything was great, no complaints. The pictures advertised do not do this place any justice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P.

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

Happy Mother’s Day!

Great house that accommodated the whole family well! So many amenities to enjoy, especially the pool, made for a wonderful family weekend away! Not even the somewhat busy roadway or nearby train could detract from a peaceful, relaxing vacation here! Fantastic place!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Wonderful hosts & lovely home.

We had a terrific time visiting family nearby. This home has plenty of space and was very tidy.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zennia W.

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

Weekend Family Get Away

This property is well worth the visit. The house was very clean and relaxing. Theo owners were nice enough to let us call them after midnight when we were a little disoriented on directions and stayed on the phone until we arrived. If you are looking for relaxation and great pricing, this is definitely a must stay destination!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mary-Catherine Chen

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Why they chose this property

After days, weeks, and years of hard busywork, we hope you will find enjoyment watching the sunrise over the beautiful Indian River on the front porch. Crossing the highway (be careful and watch for cars), you can open the gate (remember to close it) and fish on our private dock. You can find fishing rods in the garage. Often you may see dolphins come by and possibly a group of manatees under our dock.
In the backyard, there is a pool for you to relax, a grill for grilling your favorite foods, and space for you and your family or friends to sit and chat. Forget about your workload and enjoy the beautiful days and nights of Florida.
Nearby you can find a boat/kayak rental. Visit the islands in the river, talk to the birds in the sky. If lucky you may be able to watch the SpaceX launch (tweet Elon Musk for the schedule).

Languages:

English
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