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The Bird House- Mid Modern 3 Bed 2 Bath with Pool, 10 min to beach, 50 to Disney

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Exterior
Living room and dining area.
Living area
Living area
Fully stocked kitchen.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Merritt Island, FL
  • Black Point Wildlife Drive
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Cocoa Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Cocoa Beach Pier
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Melbourne, FL (MLB-Orlando Melbourne Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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- Mid Modern 3 Bed 2 Bath with Pool, 10 min to beach, 50 to Disney

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!

Property manager

Joanne Rooney
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
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
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
NO DISPOSABLE DIAPERS IN POOL
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This is a quiet neighborhood. Please respect our neighbors. No parties!
Please respect all our house rules. No moving furniture, empty garbage and food before leaving,dirty towels and sheets in laundry basket in garage.
Do not unplug anything. The security system depends on it. There are plenty of open outlets in every rooms. Report any damage to owners.

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 and Shore Lanes Bowling Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Ron Jon Surf Shop and The Avenue Viera. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and Dinosaur Store and Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Merritt Island, FL

What's nearby

  • Black Point Wildlife Drive - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Cocoa Beach - 13 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Cocoa Beach Pier - 14 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Victory Casino Cruises - 15 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex - 23 min drive - 25.4 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, FL (MLB-Orlando Melbourne Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Merritt Island Pancake House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Checkers - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does The Bird House- Mid Modern 3 Bed 2 Bath with Pool, 10 min to beach, 50 to Disney have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is The Bird House- Mid Modern 3 Bed 2 Bath with Pool, 10 min to beach, 50 to Disney pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Bird House- Mid Modern 3 Bed 2 Bath with Pool, 10 min to beach, 50 to Disney?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bird House- Mid Modern 3 Bed 2 Bath with Pool, 10 min to beach, 50 to Disney?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Bird House- Mid Modern 3 Bed 2 Bath with Pool, 10 min to beach, 50 to Disney located?

Located in Skylark Estates, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Shore Lanes Bowling Center and within 3 miles (5 km) of Cobb Theatres-Merritt Square 16 and Black Point Wildlife Drive. Brevard Veterans Memorial Center and Riverfront Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

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.

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

Family get together

Great property, the kitchen and household goods very well stocked. Pool was wonderful and the perfect temperature. Convenient location. Would recommend staying at this property.
Stayed 29 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

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

Great place good people.

Very good we would return
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John D.

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

Fun in the sun with sibs

We are a senior sibling group, 3 couples who immensely enjoyed the pool, house and area. The house had all we needed, great coffee bar, excellent appliances, spacious rooms, handy washrooms and did I say an amazing heated pool.Beach gear and pool toys were a bonus. Great spot to sun, swim and relax
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael D B.

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

Family

We came to Florida to see our family and enjoy a break. As usual we had a fantastic time in a wonderful home. The owners are wonderful to deal with and have made staying there easier than our own home. If I had one complaint, it’s that we couldn’t have stayed longer.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

kevin l., Fairport

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

Merritt Island vacation

Had a great time on Merritt Island !
Stayed 77 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

kevin l., Fairport

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

Merritt Island Stay

Very nice, well supplied and clean. Enjoyable stay !
Stayed 32 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nora D.

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

Family Vacation

Nice, relaxing vacation. Loved the pool!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terre K.

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

Great rental home

House was extremely well equipped with everything you could want. I'd love to stay there again!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Natalie T.

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

Very clean

Great location, very clean! Stocked with everything, pool was great. Easy check in/out process.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Great vacation

Home had everything we needed, was wonderful. Thank you!!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

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

Bird House Review

The home was very nice and clean. Had everything you needed. Really enjoyed the old school milk shake maker. The owner was very friendly, responsive and helpful! Definitely would recommend and stay there again. Gary
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kevin l., Fairport

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

Merritt Island

nicely decorated, easy to keep clean, fully stocked, and owner pleasant to work with.
Stayed 77 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

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

Spring Break Trip--April 2023

We had a great time at this rental. Pool is great and kitchen well stocked. Corner lot so there was some car and bus activity, with just a little added noise. Overall it was a great location between Orlando and Cocoa Beach which was exactly what we needed. We would rent this property again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Gail R.

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

Birdhouse Merritt Island

The house was fabulous except issues with the plumbing. It was close proximity to all things we took the grandkids to. The pool was awesome!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Fantastic home on Merritt Island

We absolutely loved staying in this house for a week! The house was perfect for our needs and we loved being so close to Kennedy Space Center and Cocoa Beach! My family is me, my husband, 14 year old daughter, 3 year old daughter, and 2 year old son. I definitely had to keep the little ones away from breakable things. My older daughter appreciated having her own room when the little ones got loud. We all loved the pool and the nostalgia of the house was wonderful. The host was amazing, very helpful and friendly. Thanks so much for a great stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

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

Home Away From Home

Renting the Birdhouse provided a relaxing, stress-free vacation for us. The 5 of us who stayed there found the home clean, roomy, well-stocked, and welcoming. The location was perfect for our adventures to mini-golf, Kennedy Space Center, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Fat Donkey ice cream, Sunset Cafe, Playalinda Brewery, Brevard Veterans Museum, etc. From the side yard, we had the added advantage of viewing the Artemis launch!! Thanks so much Joanne and Mike!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trisha B.

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

Excellent property

We had two families stay for a softball tournament at the Space Coast Complex. Anything that you would need or want to do is within a very short distance. The property is immaculate and has all the amenities you will need. Our hosts were great. Joanne and Mike were super responsive to all of our questions and the one issue we had. They responded immediately to us. Thank you for sharing your home with our families.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Kristen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Overall ok

There are as many pro’s as con’s to the property...you’ll have to decide what’s important. First, the home is immaculate! Very clean and well stocked. The beds are HORRIBLE. Not a single one of us got a good nights sleep. If you like sleeping on wood slab, you’ll love it. The pool is amazing and perfect...if you can get past the two apartment complexes that look directly into the backyard...and the constant noise of cars coming and going from the parking lots. The immediate area is just ok...I wouldn’t let my kids stay in the car while I ran into the gas station though (actually was approached by a sheriff’s deputy investigating an ‘incident’ on our 3rd day there)...but beyond the immediate area there are a lot of restaurants and a Walmart. The home is 20 minutes from the closest beach access (when I read ‘minutes from the beach’ in the description, I was thinking more like 5-10). However, that beach access was perfect! Never crowded and easy to get to. Plenty of space, but the bathrooms could use some updating. Again - take the amazing with the less than desirable...for as little as they charge, you’ll have a nice clean place to stay, well stocked, with an amazing private pool and a 20 minute drive to the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Witold R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary B., Houston, Texas, USA

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

Great experience.

Property was clean, comfortable, and very convenient for my business trip and launch viewing attempt. Great location for access to NASA Kennedy Space Center. Host were very easy to work with and accommodating. I would not hesitate to stay at this property again.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol L.

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

Thumbs up

Am amazing place to stay. The pool was great and great communication from the owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darren W.

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

Excellent space coast base!

Our trip combined 2-3 days each at Kennedy Space Centre and the Universal parks with the rest spent at the beach and Merritt Island’s incredible nature reserve locations. Fishing opportunities are fantastic too but I just ran out of time. The Bird House had everything we needed with lots of space, especially the main open plan living area which is huge. Excellent communication and support from the owners who’s relaxed and trusting approach is a breath of fresh air that befits the Merritt Island vibe. It is clear that they want their guests to have everything they need to guarantee a great holiday, and for us it was certainly ‘mission accomplished’.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Candace H.

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

Great location!

We had no idea how we’d like Merritt Island. Our location was great! 15 minutes to the charming village of Cocoa, Cherrie Down Park Beach. Close to Space Center and M. I . National Wildlife Center. The happy me was comfortable and the hostess left many items to make the stay better. Absolutely, the best coffee making station ever. The owner was responsive to any questions that arose.
Stayed 32 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dennis R.

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

New Getaway Spot*****

This new getaway spot was so perfect for me and my wife this trip combined a 30 year anniversary getaway plus seeing a grandchild and son which move down here recently the accommodations were excellent it was close enough to the water at a perfect distance from my son which would’ve probably tried to butt in and stay over because of the amenities I didn’t let that happen but I want to say thank you for your hospitality definitely will place this is our new getaway spot to stay again thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jaime C.

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

Great stay!

This was a great rental. Great location for what we wanted to do. Plenty of restaurants and grocery stores to pick from. Very clean, comfortable beds, nicely stocked kitchen. Great outdoor space too!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021

About the host

Hosted by Joanne Rooney

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We've been scuba instructors for 25 years and fell in love with the natural beauty of Merritt Island.

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