10/10 Excellent
kevin l., Fairport
10 April 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Merritt Island vacation
kevin l.
Stayed 77 nights in Jan 2021
Entire home
The Bird House- Fall Special Rates!
Holiday home in Merritt Island with private pool and kitchen
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139.4 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, Black Point Wildlife Drive
- Place, Cocoa Beach
- Place, Cocoa Beach Pier
- Airport, Melbourne, FL (MLB-Orlando Melbourne Intl.)
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Master
1 Queen Bed
Second
1 Double Bed
Third
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Flamingo
Toilet · Shower only
Heron
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area
About this property
The Bird House- Fall Special Rates!
The Bird House is a 3 bedroom, two bath, pool home located in Merritt Island. This mid century "space race" home has been fully updated with new appliances, great kitchen amenities, linens, towels and all newly furnished a la Mad Men style. Relax by the pool in the screened in veranda, barbecue your catch on the gas grill and stay in touch with advanced wifi tv's in the living room and all three bedrooms. Check the launch schedule, grab a beach chair and sit in the front yard to watch a rocket launch! The house sleeps 6 with 1 queen, 1 full and 2 twin beds with new hybrid mattresses. 10 minutes from Cocoa Beach, the nature reserve, Cape Canaveral and only 45 minutes to Disney and Universal. The perfect home for families or snow birds! Rentals are a minimum of 7 nights. In regards to COVID-19, our home is professionally cleaned and disinfected between renters. We have soap, sanitizer and disposable masks for your protection. The pool has a heater. If you would like the pool heated, you must message us and a $25/week or $75/month charge will be added to your bill. UPDATE! The entire home has all new plumbing. Sorry we were closed for a bit but we’re up and running now!
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
NO DISPOSABLE DIAPERS IN POOL
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
This property uses a grey water recycling system
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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Merritt Island
Skylark Estates, a neighbourhood in Merritt Island, is home to this holiday home. Cocoa Beach Pier is worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and Brevard Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at USSSA Space Coast Complex or Space Coast Iceplex. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Merritt Island, FL
What's nearby
- Black Point Wildlife Drive - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
- Ron Jon Surf Shop - 12 min drive - 12.2 km
- Cocoa Beach - 12 min drive - 12.5 km
- Cocoa Beach Pier - 13 min drive - 13.1 km
- Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex - 21 min drive - 26.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 7 min walk
- Hibachi Buffet - 6 min walk
- Taco Bell - 13 min walk
- Umpa's Diner - 11 min walk
- Beef 'O' Brady's - 18 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.2/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Dana M.
30 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family get together
Dana M.
Stayed 29 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Natalie T.
29 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean
Natalie T.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
kevin l., Fairport
11 April 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Merritt Island
kevin l.
Stayed 77 nights in Jan 2020
10/10 Excellent
John D.
18 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun in the sun with sibs
John D.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Gail R.
13 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birdhouse Merritt Island
Gail R.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Gary C.
12 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bird House Review
Gary C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bill C.
5 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place good people.
Bill C.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michael D B.
12 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family
Michael D B.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sarah H.
5 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic home on Merritt Island
Sarah H.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jill S.
16 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring Break Trip--April 2023
Jill S.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Karen S.
22 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation
Karen S.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Gary M.
26 November 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home Away From Home
Gary M.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Gary B., Houston, Texas, USA
12 September 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience.
Gary B.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Carol L.
8 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thumbs up
Carol L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Nora D.
10 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
Nora D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Darren W.
24 April 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent space coast base!
Darren W.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Candace H.
5 April 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Candace H.
Stayed 32 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
kevin l., Fairport
28 February 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Merritt Island Stay
kevin l.
Stayed 32 nights in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
Trisha B.
17 January 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property
Trisha B.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Dennis R.
25 December 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
New Getaway Spot*****
Dennis R.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Jaime C.
2 December 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Jaime C.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Sara S.
29 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful trip
Sara S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Steven A.
16 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love staying at The Bird House.
Steven A.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer H., Cedar bluff al
14 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved everything about this property
Jennifer H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
About the host
Hosted by Joanne Rooney
We've been scuba instructors for 25 years and fell in love with the natural beauty of Merritt Island.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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