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TipSea Turtle Retreat, island cottage with pool in the heart of Melbourne Beach!

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Front view from street
Backyard pool!
Living and dining
dining table
Kitchen 2 ovens
Reviews
10

Exceptional

5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 122700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

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Melbourne Beach, FL
  • Popular LocationMelbourne Beach4 min walk
  • Popular LocationIndialantic Beach19 min walk
  • Popular LocationFlorida Institute of Technology11 min drive
  • AirportDaytona Beach, FL (DAB-Daytona Beach Intl.)94 min drive

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Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

TipSea Turtle Retreat, island cottage with pool in the heart of Melbourne Beach!

New to the market, the TipSea Turtle Retreat is a completely remodeled 1930's pool home with elements of eclectic character. Location Location Location!!
Park your car once you arrive to TTR and you won't need it until you have to leave the island. We have a new rear gate access to plaza shops, restaurants and grocery store steps away. Walk to the beach, restaurants, shops, library, park, tennis courts, Indian River Lagoon, amazing sunsets, fishing pier, bait shop, surf shop, historic landmarks and much more all with in 3 blocks. Locals refer to this area as the "Golden Triangle" because it is the only neighborhood you do not have to cross A1A to get to the beach:) You are about 300ft to the beach, turtles and surf! The home was designed for vacationers in mind with 4 of the bedrooms having their own brand new on-suite bathrooms. We also have our own pool with plenty of outdoor lounge space to enjoy the beachside atmosphere. Stroll to the beach with your morning coffee to watch the spectacular Atlantic Ocean sunrises and waves crashing or in the evening stroll to the river to watch the beautiful sunsets! The variety of walkable restaurants are incredible, from casual ocean front dining at Sands on the Beach to more sophisticated, Dijon's Steak and Lobster House with a fabulous piano bar. We are excited to share this home with you to enjoy the peaceful small beach town atmosphere at your doorstep! No pets allowed for this property. We do have an option to heat the spa tub attached to the pool.

Property manager

Patricia La Gala
Premier Host
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Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Responsible adult must accompany children in pool

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Melbourne Beach

Located in Melbourne Beach, this cottage is in the city centre and on a river. Sea Turtle Preservation Society Melbourne Beach and Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden and Andretti Thrill Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Brunswick Harbor Lanes and Fun Town. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Melbourne Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Melbourne Beach - 4 min walk
  • Ryckman Park - 8 min walk
  • Indialantic Beach - 19 min walk
  • Holmes Regional Medical Center - 8 min drive
  • Florida Institute of Technology - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Melbourne, FL (MLB-Orlando Melbourne Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks - 4 min drive
  • Long Doggers - 4 min drive
  • Moo's Soft Serve - 4 min drive
  • Cafe Surfinista - 3 min drive
  • Naoki Japanese Cuisine - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does TipSea Turtle Retreat, island cottage with pool in the heart of Melbourne Beach! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is TipSea Turtle Retreat, island cottage with pool in the heart of Melbourne Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at TipSea Turtle Retreat, island cottage with pool in the heart of Melbourne Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at TipSea Turtle Retreat, island cottage with pool in the heart of Melbourne Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is TipSea Turtle Retreat, island cottage with pool in the heart of Melbourne Beach! located?

This family-friendly Melbourne Beach cottage is located on the riverfront, within a 10-minute walk of Melbourne Beach and Ryckman Park. Indialantic Beach and Spessard Holland Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Graduation weekend
Great place for family get together
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring Training Getaway Base
The property was a great home base to stay at for our families as we came down to enjoy spring break and watch our boys play baseball. Had everything we could need. Clean, lots of spaces to congregate or get away for some privacy both in and outdoors. Stores and restaurants within steps out the back door and the beach within a block out the front. Thanks for everything.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elyse D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
50th Wedding Anniversary
It is clear that the owners of TipSea Turtle Retreat have thought of everything you might need - from beach towels to pool toys to puzzles and TVs in every room. The convenience of having bathrooms in nearly every room helped our large family of 11 (ages 2 to 71) feel like we had the space we needed. We loved being able to walk out the back gate to the local grocery store, Sunnyside Cafe for breakfast, the beach, and the Sand on the Beach restaurant to celebrate my parents’ 50th anniversary. Dean was attentive and incredibly helpful with any questions we had. We booked the house nearly a year and a half before our vacation and it was worth the wait.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Place to Slow Down
5 🌟 isn’t enough for this perfect beachside retreat. We have been coming to Florida from central New York for a weeks vacation for over 10 years. This home & this location are the best we have ever experienced. Our family of 4 stayed here with 2 other families (total of 11) and we had plenty of room to be together as well as find quiet space if we needed to. We spent many hours sitting outside by the pool, under the outdoor kitchen structure, and by the outdoor fire pit. Even though this house is very close to the highway, it was very quiet. The house is nestled in the sweetest neighborhood and once our cars were parked we had little need to drive anywhere else. The market is darling and every meal we had at a restaurant within walking distance was excellent. The people in the neighborhood are so friendly. We met many locals while down at the beachside park playing sand volleyball or just swinging while overlooking the ocean. With spectacular sunrises at the beach and breathtakingly beautiful sunsets at the park by the river, we were surrounded by total peace and beauty. The park by the river within walking distance offers a great playground and sport courts. The piano bar directly across the street from there was amazing. Location location location AND a well equipped vacation home made our week stay in Florida memorable. We have little need to look for anywhere else to stay in Florida. We simply loved it at the Tipsy Turtle and hope to be back again!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super Bowl Get together
The place is perfect for our get together. Everyone had a great time. Owner was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Patricia La Gala

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We grew up in Florida: my wife, Patricia in Port Charlotte and I, Dean in Ft. Lauderdale. We both lived in Gainesville, Go Gators! We spent 12 years in Boca Raton and had our 2 children there. We moved here to Melbourne Beach in 2012, because I have been surfing these beaches for more than 30 years and always loved what the area offers for our family!

Why they chose this property

In the heart of Melbourne Beach walk everywhere: beach, restaurants, specialty grocery store, library, river sunsets, parks, tennis, historic sites and more! We just love sharing our unique costal community with the amazing travelers from all over the country and the world. It is a pleasure to host and have a place for friends and family to use this one of a kind home.
This unique 1930's home was completely remodeled with travelers in mind. 4 bedrooms have there own new bathroom. We also have a covered poolside outdoor kitchen area with topnotch Blaze gas grill with plenty of counter space with table.
There is a private back gate access that allows you to be steps from restaurants, the specialty Melbourne Beach Market, and all that the small beach town has to offer!
The 2nd floor has an area we call the "Attic Lounge" (due to low head clearance) it has a kitchenette, laundry, couches , big TV and outside deck overlooking the backyard.

What makes this property unique

The quiet town of Melbourne Beach is ideally located in Brevard County between the cruise ships in Port Canaveral to the north and beautiful south beaches of Sebastian Inlet State Park. If all systems are GO, you could witness a Kennedy Space center rocket launch from the beach.
Situated on the barrier island between the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian River Lagoon with nature abound, it's easy to spot pelicans flying overhead, dolphins, and sometimes manatees! Depending on the time of year, connect with one of mother natures unique events during turtle nesting season, March thru October. The beaches here are one of few in the world that have three species of turtles lay their eggs at night and early morning hours, then the hatchlings emerge to start their life journey. The loggerhead, the huge leatherback and the green turtles have been using these beaches for millions of years, it is a very special event to witness but never touch or disturb them with lights. These turtles are protected by law and by the locals.
The small sleepy towns of Melbourne Beach and Indialantic hold many events: art shows to Founder's Day! There is plenty to do if you want. If you like fishing you can get your gear at nearby Black Dog bait shop and try your luck surf fishing, or off the pier at Sebastian Inlet state park or local boat charters. If you like golf there is nearby Spessard Holland or Aquarina Country Club. Nearby Ryckman park is great to play with kids, it also has a public tennis and basketball courts.
Our local beaches have some great surfing and waves on the East Coast of Florida. With the Atlantic Ocean all travelers must be aware of rip currents the ocean can create. There is a nearby Life Gaurd station at our beach that is open during the summer time and best to swim near when going into the ocean.


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