A sea of tranquility in a charming neighbourhood with a secluded local beach.
We were honored to be listed by Condé Nast Traveller as one of Florida's Best vacation rentals 2025/26. Stylish and relaxing, Hibiscus House is a mid-century modern home just a 5-minute walk to a secluded stretch of beautiful beach. The interiors are an eclectic mix of modern and vintage with a stylish beach vibe.
The layout is spacious and airy revolving around an open plan kitchen, dining and living area for a relaxed gathering space. The three bedrooms and bathrooms are in separate wings which gives lots of privacy. The house sleeps six, with two queen and two single beds. There is also has a dedicated workcation space and the entire house has good high-speed Wi-Fi.
Set on a quarter acre property with lush Florida native landscaping the sound of ocean waves can be heard from the front porch.
Melbourne Beach is a gem - untouched by overdevelopment - Hibiscus House is within walking distance of its local beaches, shops, restaurants, and other amenities. The location allows easy access to all that the Space Coast has to offer kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing, surfing, bird watching or just plain relaxing! The fact that it is a barrier island gives amazing opportunities to view Florida’s famous sunrises and sunsets. It a great place for bike riding as it is an old-fashioned quiet neighborhood, Melbourne Beach Pier is a short cycle ride away - an excellent spot for fishing and sunsets. We are 15min drive to Melbourne International airport, 30 minutes to Vero Beach with Sebastian Inlet on the way, 45 minutes to Cape Canaveral and an hour and a half to Orlando airport, and all its many attractions.
The Space: Beach essentials are provided, chairs, towels, cooler and a small wagon to wheel it all. Two adult bicycles for guests are available.
There are two TV’s one in the living area and one in the studio room, both are smart TV’s where you can log into your favorite streaming services.
The kitchen is well stocked for those who love cooking and convenient with a microwave, dishwasher, and coffee machine tea and coffee are provided. There is also a washer dryer for your use.
We have a passion for textiles and invest in good quality. The queen beds are 100% linen bedding, and the studio singles have 100% cotton. There are soft throws and plenty of pillows for curling up in. Sisal and woven rugs feature through the property.
The house retains many original features including wood parquet flooring throughout the main living space and two bedrooms, bathrooms with original 1950’s tiles and the tropical jalouse windows. Yet on top of the vintage, we have new ceiling fans and air conditioning keep you cool!
The front porch has a casual seating area outside overlooking the lush tropical landscaping. The entrance walkway is lined by seashells found beachcombing locally and guests are welcome to contribute!
Other things to note:
We are Smoke Free and Pets are negotiable for a nightly fee.
This is a quiet neighborhood - no parties and no one but renters allowed on property.
Quiet time after 9pm.
Must be 25 or older to book with us.
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Only those persons staying at the house allowed on the property. This is a quiet residential neighbourhood and suitable for like minded guests.
No open fires, candles, or flames allowed on property.
In accordance local statues sexual offenders/predators must make themselves known to the manager prior to booking this property.
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Property # 9422492
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Melbourne Beach
Located in Melbourne Beach, this holiday home is 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 Fun Town. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Andy Semnick-Les Hall Baseball Field or Satellite Beach Tennis Center. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.
Sea Turtle Preservation Society Melbourne Beach - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
Sebastian Inlet State Park Beach - 28 min drive - 25.9 km
Getting around
Melbourne, FL (MLB-Orlando Melbourne Intl.) - 11 min drive
Restaurants
Circle K - 12 min drive
7 Brew Coffee - 6 min drive
Makoto's Steakhouse - 9 min drive
Ichabod's Dockside Bar & Grill - 6 min drive
The Wet Spot - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
How much is parking at A sea of tranquility in a charming neighbourhood with a secluded local beach. ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at A sea of tranquility in a charming neighbourhood with a secluded local beach. ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at A sea of tranquility in a charming neighbourhood with a secluded local beach. ?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is A sea of tranquility in a charming neighbourhood with a secluded local beach. located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Melbourne Beach, Ryckman Park and Indialantic Beach. Sea Turtle Preservation Society Melbourne Beach and Indian Harbor Beach Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
About the host
Hosted by Kristin Perers
We are two sisters and grew up just down the road from Hibiscus House. We love sharing this very special slice of Florida with guests.
Why they chose this property
This neighbourhood has all the charm of small town Florida. We love riding bicycles to sunrise on the ocean and sunset on the Indian River Lagoon. The town is small but has everything you need - a wonderful local food market, pizza parlour, cafe and ocean front dinning. There's plenty to do outdoors golf, fishing, surfing and sitting on the beach with a good book and the ocean breeze.
What makes this property unique
Hibiscus House was designed and built in 1953 by a local architect and airforce pilot - positioned so to catch the offshore breeze. It's beautifully laid out and has a spacious light feel. The separate sleeping wings allow for privacy and a large open plan gathering area brings people together in a casual way. The house retains many original features - it's elegant and charming while also feeling bright spacious and modern.
Languages:
English
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