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Hidden gem just a drive from the beach and village

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Sun loungers, beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Nestled in a low-traffic street, this fully remodeled home offers the perfect retreat. Unwind with a sweet treat from Dairy Queen down the street or take a 2-minute drive to Historic Cocoa Village and indulge in local attractions.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6106 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Hidden gem just a drive from the beach and village

Keep it sweet and simple at this peaceful and centrally-located home. This fully remodeled home is built on a low-traffic street with a large backyard and is only minutes away from the local attractions. Only a 2-minute drive from Historic Cocoa Village and a 15-minute drive from the beautiful Cocoa Beach. Enjoy ice cream anytime at the Dairy Queen just down the street. Pets are allowed but a pet fee is required. If you have a pet you must message me the number of pets, breed, and size before booking. :)

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,144 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 4
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Located in Merritt Island, this vacation home is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cocoa Beach and popular attractions include Brevard Zoo and Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Traveling with kids? Consider Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science, or check out an event or a game at USSSA Space Coast Complex. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Merritt Island, FL

What's nearby

  • Black Point Wildlife Drive - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Cocoa Beach - 12 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Cocoa Beach Pier - 13 min drive - 13.8 km
  • USSSA Space Coast Complex - 17 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex - 25 min drive - 27.1 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne Orlando Intl. Airport (MLB) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hibachi Buffet - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Checkers - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Carrabba's Italian Grill - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Hidden gem just a drive from the beach and village pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Hidden gem just a drive from the beach and village?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hidden gem just a drive from the beach and village?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hidden gem just a drive from the beach and village located?

This family-friendly Merritt Island vacation home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Shore Lanes Bowling Center and Cobb Theatres-Merritt Square 16. Riverfront Park and Taylor Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Hidden gem just a drive from the beach and village Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joshua C.

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

Hidden gem

Absolutely loved our stay & this is 2nd time we have stayed there
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amidee R.

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

Spring Break family trip

Great place to stay. House was clean and location was great for beaches and Kennedy Space Center. Basket with beach toys, beach chairs and a cooler was available during our stay. Would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine S.

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

Convenient, clean, well appointed

Lee’s property was a great launch pad for all of our adventures in the Cocoa area. Super convenient to the Village, beach, sailing center, grocery store, restaurants, etc. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

The little things

It was a quick visit but the rental home had what we needed. All the little things made a big difference and I would recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

CARRIE W.

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

Stayed two nights

The house was great, there was absolutely nothing that they didn't have in the house as for supplies. The beds were super comfy as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandrine R.

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

Lovely Home

This is my third time staying at this property. We have 3 dogs and they love it there! One of my dogs would probably stay out in the back yard all day if she could. The host has been easy to get ahold of also.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne K.

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

Really a Gem!

Enjoyed our stay! This place was so well equipped from coffee pods to a first aid kit. Located just a short drive to beach and shopping. Will definitely stay again! Lee was excellent with communicating too.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda D.

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

Great place to stay!

Wonderful house! It was spotlessly clean! Has all the comforts of home. Even had toiletries and q-tips. TVs in almost every room. Host was awesome!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayle M.

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

Delightful well equipped little house

We were staying 2 nights before a cruise out of Port Canaveral. It was PERFECT! It's not a big house, but it met our needs. The property was VERY well supplied. Beds were very comfortable. Location is convenient. Good communication with the host. We would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clay S.

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

Visiting family on Merritt Island

The rental home was very well maintained, and I had all the amenities were required. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

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

Merritt Island Rental

The location worked great for us as it was very easy to get to the beach, Kennedy Space Center, restaurants and shopping. The house fit our needs perfectly and we were all impressed with how thoughtfully it was outfitted. We especially appreciated the beach chairs and cooler for our beach days. The back yard was so nice to just relax in after a long day of "touristing".
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff A.

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

Great place

Clean place with access to many restaurants and a short drive from Cocoa Beach. We had a great time at Kennedy Space Center.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

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

Hidden Gem is a Gem

Beautiful home. Great location. Attractions and stores nearby. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

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

Comfy Cozy

Enjoyed the stay. The house is clean and well decorated.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

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

Lovely home for getaway.

Lovely home, comfortable and clean. Good location for our stay. Easy access to multiple activities, grocery and takeout food. Enjoyed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenda V.

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

Merritt Island Jewel

Property was great and good location. Very clean and everything you could possibly need. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ralph S.

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

Wonderful house that was right in the middle for everything we needed to do.

Easy and excellent communication from the owners. Family was very pleased with the property. Would stay again if we are in the area again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine W.

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

Great house!

Centrally located to meet all of our needs. Had a great week!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Beautiful house

The house is very nicely renovated and very close to Cocoa Beach. Very clean and well stocked with everything we needed for an extended weekend. This was our second visit and we'll be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Harley G G.

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

A well stocked home and comfy get away!

A very well kept property with plenty of parking. Very responsive owner. All the beach toys was a real plus for our kids. Would love to go back and stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Essie W.

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

This location was enjoyable

The 2nd room we couldn’t get the tv going but other than that. I loved the place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Crystal W.

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

Wonderful stay in Merritt Island.

My mother in law and I chose this spot as our home away from home for two nights while we explored Cocoa Beach and the Kennedy Space Center. The house was great for our crew, and it was clean and so well stocked. We really appreciated the beach chairs and toys. Check in was a breeze and the checkout procedures were simple!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa I.

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

Vacation to Kennedy Space Center

This place is conveniently located to everything and has everything. The owner was very accommodating, beyond what was necessary. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eileen J.

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

Beautiful Home

The home is lovely and the owners are nice and easy to communicate with. I will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen V.

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

Perfect quaint home for a family trip

We loved this home, the cleanliness and thoughtfulness of the hosts. We had everything we needed and then some, from irons and hairdryers to high end samples and amenity products. They clearly really care and value the experience of their guests. We frequent this area often and will definitely be staying here again if their booking schedule allows.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023