Merritt Island, Florida
Get ready to fall in love with Florida at our comfy seven-bedroom home with a pool heated to 85 year round :-). It's set on an acre of waterfront land, perfect for any size group looking for a bit of luxury and a lot of fun. You can splash about in the pool, try out some water sports from our private dock, or chill around a backyard campfire. We've worked hard to make our home a place where you'll create memories to last a lifetime, offering the best of Florida's lifestyle and hospitality.
Hmm, what can I tell you about our home. First off, you're going to LOVE waking up to the stunning sunrise over the Banana River from our home. We've got a heated pool enclosed for year-round swims and a private dock for a paddle or two. And guess what The gorgeous Cocoa Beach is just a 10-minute drive away.
There's a ton to do around here. Try a boat tour to see dolphins and manatees, visit the Kennedy Space Center, or just chill on Cocoa Beach. After a day out and about, come home and fire up the grill in our screened lanai. It's a great place to hang out and enjoy the Florida evenings.
We're right on the ICW, so watching boats float by is a regular pastime. The end of our dock is a killer spot to watch the sun and moon rise. You might even catch a rocket launch from NASA! If you're up for a bit of a drive, Orlando with its Disney and Sea World is down route 520, but without the traffic stress when it's time to head back.
Our place has air conditioning, heating, free WiFi, toiletries, linens, towels, and a washer/dryer just to name a few of the essentials.
Beware for people my age - the loft bedroom has a narrow/steep ladder staircase, so it's best for the whippersnappers. Also, you might have a hard time locating the first floor bedroom with two queen beds. I promise we didn't misplace it, it's just off the garage with 2 private entrances :-)
If you feel like sticking close by, we've got some neat beaches and local attractions like the Cocoa Village and Brevard Zoo. For the golfers, there are some nice courses nearby. The Treetop Trek and Ulumay Wildlife Sanctuary are also worth checking out.
Oh, and while we can fit up to 20 cars in the driveway and lawn we don't allow parties or events without prior notice and appropriate insurance riders, so let us know!
We can't wait to have you here!
LOCAL BEACHES: Pineda Beach Park (6.3 miles), Pelican Beach Park (9.4 miles), Canova Beach Park (11.5 miles), Paradise Beach & Park (12.7 miles), Shepard Park (13.3 miles), Cocoa Beach (14.8 miles), Lori Wilson Park (14.9 miles)
ATTRACTIONS: Banana River Aquatic Preserve (2.6 miles), Historic Cocoa Village (9.3 miles), Brevard Zoo (9.9 miles), Dinosaur Store (13.0 miles), Exploration Tower (16.5 miles), Kennedy Space Center (24.3 miles), Walt Disney World Resort (68.0 miles) GOLF: Manatee Cove Golf Course (6.1 miles), Baytree National Golf Links (10.5 miles), Cocoa Beach Golf Course (15.6 miles)
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES: Treetop Trek Aerial Adventures (9.8 miles), Ulumay Wildlife Sanctuary (10.1 miles), Wickham Park (10.4 miles), Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier (14.0 miles), Manatee Sanctuary Park (17.2 miles) AIRPORT: Orlando International Airport (49.9 miles)
Master Bedroom: King Bed | Bedroom 2: King Bed | Bedroom 3: King Bed | Bedroom 4: Queen Bed | Bedroom 5: 2 Queen Beds | Bedroom 6: Twin Bed w/ Twin Trundle | Loft: Twin Bed | Additional Sleeping: 2 Queen Air Mattresses
OUTDOOR LIVING: Private dock on Banana River, fire pit, lanai w/ heated private pool, screened patio w/ gas grill, refrigerator, 10-person dining table, furnished front porch w/ waterfront views, 2 balconies, backyard fire pit
INDOOR LIVING: 8 flat-screen Smart TVs, wood-burning fireplace, 8-person dining table, ceiling fans, hardwood floors, open-concept layout, video game console
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, toaster oven, blender, knife set, bar w/ seating for 3, pass-through window
Note that the Loft Bedroom is up a narrow set of 'ladder stairs' and the first floor bedroom with the two queen beds has its own separate entrance off the garage.
The caretaker will be reachable 24/7 via phone/text/etc.
Our neighborhood has it all and our spot right on the ICW makes it even better. Just grab a chair and watch the boats float by. And don't miss the views from the end of the dock - it's the perfect spot for watching the sun or moon rise, and you might even catch a NASA rocket launch.
When you're ready for some action, Orlando's fun (think Disney, Sea World, and more) is just down 520. The best part You get to skip the traffic when heading back home.
Thinking about hitting the beach Head over to Cocoa Beach. Trust me, it's worth the extra 4-minute drive. They've cleared all the rocks from the surf area, so your feet will have nothing but soft sand. Enjoy!
Just a heads up - you're going to need a car while you're staying with us, since we're not smack in the middle of a bustling town. The closest grocery store, a Publix, is about 7 miles north of us, and if you're a fan of Wal Mart, you'll find one about 9 miles away. It's all part of the charm of being on our peaceful island here in Florida :-)
Riverfront, Ample Off-Street Parking, Perfect for avid anglers, adventurous families, and sun-loving friends, this waterfront home offers plenty of space for the entire clan, as well as easy river access and close proximity to the area’s best beaches, attractions, and shops.
HOUSE RULES - No smoking anything inside - No parties or events allowed without prior consent - Pets considered, with non-refundable pet fee. Please inquire before booking. Please include any questions/requests in your booking inquiry - Must be at least 25 years old to book - Exceptions considered, please inquire before booking. - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: Your safety matters: The property features a Ring doorbell security camera that monitors the front door and a garage camera that monitors the garage but there are no cameras on the inside of the home. The garage is used for access to the property and for storage. Please note that in an effort to maintain a beautiful experience for you, Lawn Maintenance is scheduled every Thursday Afternoon and Pool Maintenance is on Monday and Thursday morning every week. These schedules may be adjusted according to necessity relating to weather or other uncontrollable factors.
1. Parties or Events are not allowed. Quiet Hours are from 10P-9A 7 days a week; sound level monitored by NoiseAware Automation to ensure you and the neighbors enjoy a safe, peaceful environment. Pro tip: Quiet hours are not a challenge :-) PLEASE understand that this is a quiet neighborhood with very involved neighbors, and even outside quiet hours if they can hear loud music, shouting, etc across their property line, they will complain resulting in a breach of house rules and a potential cancellation of your reservation.
2. For insurance reasons, please ensure only registered guests are invited to the property. Any undeclared guests on the property will be incur a $40 per person fee.
3. Please no smoking of anything inside the home. If there is smoking inside the home a $200 additional cleaning fee will be charged.
4. Please remove your shoes upon entering the house.
5. Accidents happen - but willful damages/destruction exceeding the coverage amount will be billed to the guest and unfortunately reported to the booking company. Upon issuing any complaints about any aspect of the property, the Guest authorizes the Host or his designee to enter the property in order to provide resolution.
6. Must be at least 25 years old to book - Exceptions considered, please inquire before booking.
7. We warmly welcome pets, but please note that prior approval is required along with payment of a pet deposit and nightly fee. For the comfort and health of future guests, it's important that pets are crated when left alone and are not allowed in sleeping areas. If any evidence of pet hair or waste is found in living areas, the $500 pet deposit will be retained to cover the deep cleaning and deallergen fees.
8. Because many of the house safety and environmental systems rely on being connected to the internet, please do not unplug or disable the internet routers/modems as this will cause damage to the home.
9. Because this home is booked virtually 100% of the time, any guests who have not left the home within 30 minutes of the 10am checkout without authorization will be billed for an additional full night rate to pay for extra cleaners to come and make the home to be spotless for the next guests.
10. Please under no circumstances bring any food/drink other than water into the sleeping areas - if our cleaning staff finds leftover food items and/or drinks in the sleeping areas a $200 pest control fee will be charged.
11. Guests agree to read, understand, and adhere to the Liability Waiver at the end of the house rules.
Because your safety and privacy matter, the property features security cameras that monitor the grounds around the home and inside the garage- there are ABSOLUTELY NO cameras inside the living areas of the home.
A few days before your visit begins, I will send you additional details with check-in and access instructions. If you have any questions in the meantime, let me know :-)
Thanks,
Tim (dad), Allie and Olivia
Liability Waiver:
You understand that swimming, hiking and the use of Kayaks, Paddleboards (AKA watertoys) is at your own risk and that special risks may be involved with swimming, hiking and using the water toys. You accept full responsibility for any bodily injury arising from swimming, hiking and use of the water toys and hold owner harmless.
My family (8 + me) had a great time at this house. The host was kind and communicative. We loved the heated pool, which was perfect in the first week of December, with the average temp was 71. The kitchen was spacious and had all the supplies we needed to spends 4 days there. The view was beautiful from the house and one morning we even saw dolphins by the dock. This house and area is spacious and relaxing and is in easy 10 min drive to stores for a quick pick up of groceries. My only feedback we had was the light switches. This a big house and there are so many light switches that it is almost a game to figure out which switch goes to which light fixture or lamp. I suggest a small label to help future guests. Honestly that was my only concern, which is very small. I highly recommend this place for larger groups and families.
Great house for me and 11 friends for my bachelor party. It’s in a great area near golf courses and plenty of room for everyone to stay there! Tim was a great host and very responsive, would highly recommend staying here and enjoying a getaway.
Beautiful, peaceful, quiet , great fishing off the pier ( a canopy would be great) plenty of rooms and space
We had a fantastic stay at this property, as the groom's immediate family for a wedding in Cocoa Beach. The location is perfectly suited between Cocoa and Melbourne, on the water. Tim is a proactive, fantastic owner. He quickly responded to all requests. Initially, the air conditioner was being serviced as we arrive, but he ensured it worked well through the entirety of our 5 day stay. The kids loved the pool and pool accessories. We took his paddle boards onto the water multiple times, a short 50m walk. The home is fully equipped, with wonderful modern kitchen. The common areas have plenty of space for family togetherness. We had 12 people with everyone having a comfortable bed to sleep. The only warning is that there are nosee'ums outside that come out at dusk; typical of most southern beach locations, being so close to the water. Once we put on bug spray, they left us alone; but without it, they would eat us up. Thanks for your hospitality Tim!
Great property, pool and location! Had a blast!
The house was very accommodating for our family get together. We used the dock as access to the river. The pool was lovely. And kitchen was great, spacious enough for several cooks. Our host, Tim is great, Thank you Sir. Looking forward to our next visit
There were 8 of us down there to launch our satellite. We all stayed in the house and used it as an operations hub, as well. It is perfectly located from base and has a long dock that we used to have drinks at sunset, which was pretty awesome! It served our needs well and had great internet. The heated pool was a bonus to hop into after stressful days at work. Thanks again and we will be back for our next launch!
Great quiet location about 15 minutes from the beach. Beautiful house, with a ton of space, and a great view of the water from the dock in the front yard! Super responsive host, very well equipped kitchen, and a great back deck and pool. Our kids loved this place and we had an awesome week playing in the pool and enjoying the water!
Tim is amazing & responsive, property is beautiful & as advertised
Great experience with a host who was very accommodating.
Loved the space on Merritt Island with gorgeous views of sunrise over the water. Great pool, space, backyard and kitchen. Neighbor has some dogs that bark often and early in the morning and that isn’t ideal not that it’s the fault or under his control of the renters and owners of this home. House says sleeps 19 however they mean 4 on 2 queen size air mattresses which I would disagree with including in the house sleeps count or maybe add in a notation. We had adults who don’t like to share air mattresses so bought a few more. There is 6 bedrooms and a loft so plan on 15 in real beds (14 adults and one little) and the loft is up a very steep and short set of stairs made for young legs kind of stairs. The owner however is amazing. We reached out to him in the morning about a missing air mattress and he bought and had it delivered within a few hours. Communication and responsiveness to any questions is quick and super helpful. House was great other than our group expecting more beds.
We had a great time, love the house and pool. The owner/hosts were exceptional!
What a great location! I have to give a huge shout out to Timothy and his 'crew' as our event was scheduled right after hurricane Ian and they worked their tails off to make sure that the house was in shape for our stay. Any questions or attention I needed was always answered right away by Timothy or his property management. The back yard was a huge, beautiful backyard for my mom's 80th birthday party! The welcome basket and note from the family was a sweet, beautiful touch. Would highly recommend this place to friends and family.
We were very impressed and comfortable! A great time was had by all! Beautiful house!
The property was nice and as expected. We had a few issues but manager was quick to respond and solve. Some updates to the property would be nice to bring it to 5 stars but overall very comfortable and we all had a great week with family.
The house was good.
We enjoyed our stay at the property very much. Tim was a tremendous host and very responsive all our questions and reacted quickly to anything that needed to be addressed.
Mostly good. Just a few minor issues but has good stay.
We enjoy being able to bring our dogs, boat, and large family
Everything was as advertised.
Lots of room and beautiful location
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