Beautiful Large Waterfront Retreat W/ Heated Pool And Lanai!☀️

Merritt Island, Florida
$613 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 7

Bed

Bath 4

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 15

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Welcome to 5665 S. Tropical Trail managed by Happy Palm Stays, a grand waterfront retreat on Merritt Island designed for unforgettable group getaways. This 7 bedroom home plus loft and 3.5 bath layout comfortably hosts up to 15 guests with bright open living spaces, coastal decor, and sweeping river views. Step outside to a private lanai with a sparkling heated pool, outdoor dining, and a fire pit for sunset gatherings by the water. Bring the pup too. This home is pet friendly. The house in afamily friendly neighborhood, please note there is a strict 10:00PM noise curfew.

Mornings begin with coffee on the patio as dolphins cruise by. Spend easy days between the pool and the private dock, then gather for meals at the large indoor dining table or alfresco under the lanai. The fully equipped kitchen offers abundant counter space and modern appliances for effortless cooking. Evenings are made for movies in the comfy living room or stargazing after a rocket launch lights up the coast.

Highlights ✨

Expansive waterfront home on Merritt Island with direct water views
Large heated private pool with screened lanai
Private dock for sunrise and sunset viewing
Outdoor patio with dining table for eight and a wood fire pit
Bright and airy living room with oversized sectional and smart TV
Fully equipped kitchen with plentiful counter space and modern appliances
In house laundry room with washer and dryer
Pet friendly with approval
Maximum occupancy 15 guests

Bedrooms & Baths ️

Master bedroom features a king bed
Guest bedroom 1 features a king bed
Guest bedroom 2 features a king bed
Guest bedroom 3 features a queen bed
Guest bedroom 4 features two queen beds (Entrance off garage)
Guest bedroom 5 features twin bed + twin trundle
Guest bedroom 6 Loft with twin bed (Accessed via narrow ladder-style staircase
Multiple guest bedrooms thoughtfully furnished for comfort
3.5 bathrooms total with coastal themed finishes
Quality linens and bath towels provided

Outdoor Perks ☀️

Screened lanai with heated pool and loungers
Waterfront patio with seating for morning coffee
Outdoor dining table seats eight
Private dock for water views and wildlife watching

Location 5665 S. Tropical Trail, Merritt Island, FL

Cocoa Beach Pier and Rikki Tiki Tavern (18–25 minutes)
Ron Jon Surf Shop (18–25 minutes)
Public beach access in Cocoa Beach (18–25 minutes)
Port Canaveral restaurants and cruise terminals (20–30 minutes)
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Rocket launch viewing along nearby beaches (25–40 minutes)
Downtown Melbourne and Eau Gallie Arts District (25–35 minutes)
Melbourne Beach Pier (30–40 minutes)
Dolphin and manatee viewing along Indian River Lagoon (5–10 minutes)
Orlando Melbourne Airport MLB (30–40 minutes)
Orlando International Airport MCO (45–65 minutes)
Walt Disney World, Universal, SeaWorld (60–90 minutes)

Looking for something specific We manage a wide variety of exceptional homes and are here to help you find the perfect match, whether it is a beachfront escape, a pet friendly retreat, or an ideal spot for a family vacation. Book with confidence, and let us help you create unforgettable memories!
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The heated pool maintains a temperature of approximately 80°F. However, air temperature, sun, and wind affect outdoor pools. You may notice swings of a few degrees, especially after cool nights.

BOOKING TIP: Discounts are automatically applied for stays 7 nights and greater. The longer you stay, the bigger the discount!

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    7 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 3134 Sq Ft (291 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 50+ Mbps
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony
  • POOL/SPA

    Private Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    3.5 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shower Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Marina Nearby Swimming Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near The Bay Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 15

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • kelly r.

    Submitted Oct 8, 2025

    Stayed Sep 28, 2025

    This property was in the perfect location for our trip to play in a tournament at Space Coast Stadium in Viera. It had everything our large group needed, and the amenities made our stay comfortable and convenient. Communication with the owner was excellent — always quick and friendly. Thank you for sharing your wonderful home with us!

  • J R.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2025

    Stayed Jul 6, 2025

    Our multigenerational family (13 people, ages 1 to 73) had a great time here. The indoor spaces met our needs well, but the best part was outside. The kids spent hours in the pool, we saw dolphins and a space launch from the dock, and we all fit around the table in the screened patio. The beach is only 11 minutes away. Communication with Tim was great. A wonderful stay.

  • Kristine G.

    Submitted May 13, 2025

    Stayed May 4, 2025

    This was a great space for a small team for a work meeting over a couple days. With many rooms in the home, and a lot of common space, we had plenty of common spaces to work, play, relax, and unwind. Great home to rent!

  • Hilda B.

    Submitted May 8, 2025

    Stayed May 3, 2025

    We only stayed for one night but was very cozy and clean. I will definitely book this place again with more days to stay. Communication was super!

  • David C.

    Submitted Mar 29, 2025

    Stayed Mar 25, 2025

    In town with several business partners to do some work at Patrick SFB, the location was perfect and the views helped too ! The house did everything we needed and provided a very convenient and comfortable stay for us all.

  • Dawn N.

    Submitted Feb 4, 2025

    Stayed Feb 1, 2025

    We had to book our stay at the last minute (within 48 hrs of arrival) due to a different VRBO owner’s mistake (they double booked and cancelled our stay). So when I booked this lovely home, I was so impressed with how accommodating Tim and his manager Cassidy were with our last minute booking!We got a call immediately from Cassidy, thanking us for our booking and touching base with us for the house rules. Nice!Tim, the home owner, was so quick with his responses if we texted him with questions. Excellent!They actually provided us a link for a 3-D, and a video guided, tour of the home. WOW! That really helped!! :-) This home is GORGEOUS! Heated pool, fire pit and the bedrooms are plentiful! The kitchen layout was easy and condusive for family gatherings. Plenty of bathrooms, too! Thank you for allowing us to stay in your home! We felt welcomed and had an amazing experience!

  • Austin A.

    Submitted Jan 13, 2025

    Stayed Jan 9, 2025

    This house worked out great for some of our team to stay while we played ball at space coast field complex. Very scenic exterior with a large yard, views of the water and a great covered patio. We had people over to grill one afternoon and the outside space worked great for it! Will definitely try to book here again if it’s available!

  • Monique d.

    Submitted Dec 27, 2024

    Stayed Dec 23, 2024

    Family friendly house with beautiful views and plenty of room for everyone.

  • Amy O.

    Submitted Dec 11, 2024

    Stayed Nov 24, 2024

    Amazing communication! Anything we needed they were on it. We really appreciated that. Rooms were nice and big with plenty of room. Location is perfect. We really enjoyed our stay. Also - unlike most places, we were instructed to just leave - no tearing down of beds or starting laundry . Thank you again!!

  • Joshua D.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2024

    Stayed Sep 20, 2024

    Very nice and clean.plenty of room for everyone great view to watch sun rise. We fished off the dock the pool was perfect for the kids while everyone was sitting on back porch and watched the game.

  • Guru H.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2024

    Stayed Aug 9, 2024

    We were a group of 12 adults and a pet visiting the area to celebrate 60th birthday of our friend. We had an excellent time exploring the beaches and doing the boat trip on Banana river. We were able to spot a few manatees and dolphins and enjoy glorious sunrises. The host was fantastic! We had warm and friendly communication at every step of the way and making our stay very memorable. The house is right across the street from the Indian River Lagoon and the view was very enjoyable right from the house. We wish we had a few more days! I would highly recommend this great house for your home away from home.

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$632+
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