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Relax in the Heart of Merritt Island

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A covered outdoor seating area with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.
A modern living room with a sofa, a dining area with a kitchen island, a ceiling fan, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, and pendant lights.
A living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A dining area with a table and chairs, a console table with decorative items, and a view through a glass door.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Merritt Island, FL
  • Place, Shore Lanes Bowling Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Cobb Theatres-Merritt Square 16
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, FL (MLB-Orlando Melbourne Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony

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About the area

Merritt Island

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Catalina Isle Estates, a neighbourhood in Merritt Island. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cocoa Beach and popular attractions include Brevard Zoo and Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science and Bernard Simpkins Fine Arts Center are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Merritt Island, FL

What's nearby

  • Shore Lanes Bowling Center - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cobb Theatres-Merritt Square 16 - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Cocoa Beach Pier - 14 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Kennedy Space Center - 25 min drive - 23.2 km
  • Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex - 28 min drive - 26.5 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, FL (MLB-Orlando Melbourne Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Merritt Island Pancake House - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relax in the Heart of Merritt Island pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Relax in the Heart of Merritt Island?

As of 5 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Relax in the Heart of Merritt Island on 9 November 2026 start from NZ$996, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Relax in the Heart of Merritt Island?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relax in the Heart of Merritt Island?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relax in the Heart of Merritt Island?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Relax in the Heart of Merritt Island located?

Located in Catalina Isle Estates, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.1 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 Kiwanis Island are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house! Spacious and clean. On the canal; able to fish and kayak. Saw manatee, dolphin, and stingray. Close proximity to stores, restaurants, and the beach. Extra beach gear in the garage. The host responded very quickly with any questions. Wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2026
Thank you, Brandi! We're thrilled you enjoyed your stay and made wonderful memories on the canal. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another fantastic visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice pet friendly property. Back yard was nice, my shepherd enjoyed it. The canal brought a suprise for my wife, dolphins were feet away feeding in the morning hours. Great place to relax and the location is great, close by all you will need. Thanks enjoyed
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2026
Thank you, Sheldon! We’re thrilled to hear you and your shepherd enjoyed your stay and the lovely surprises by the canal. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We hope to welcome you both back for another relaxing getaway soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Booking was easy, host was very responsive and pleasant. Location was perfect for our needs and close to the softball fields/tournament. House was clean, kitchen had everything you could possibly want/need. Only stayed one night and wish we had longer to enjoy the house/area. However, kids were able to enjoy the kayak's for about an hour before it was to dark and wrapped up the night in the hot tub. Will absolutely stay again if we find ourselves competing there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2026
Thank you, Kristine! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay and found everything to your liking. It sounds like you made the most of your time here! We can’t wait to welcome you back for a longer visit next time. Safe travels!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet Neighborhood and easy to get to

Quiet neighborhood and close to beach and Kennedy Space Center. Enjoyed our time staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Would stay there again!

We enjoyed our stay here. A nice, quaint house perfect for our family and dogs for the week. Fenced in back yard, screened in porch and fully stocked kitchen. They even had a beach wagon available to use.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay. The neighborhood is nice and quiet and the house is in close proximity to everything. The kitchen has absolutely any utensil or small appiance that you may need to prepare a home cooked meal. To date, probably the best kitchen in any place we have stayed. Our dog was so relaxed he would even bask in the sun out in the backyard all by himself. That's a first. Usually while on vacation he requires to be glued to our side.Any time I had a question and would reach out to the owner, the response was almost immediate of which I greatly appreciate and SUPER friendly too. I never felt that I was bothering someone.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Went to Florida for a funeral

Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

This property was ideal for us as we could enjoy being on a canal without worrying about our little one because of the fence. The house was in the heart of Merritt Island so convenient to everything. We saw dolphins in the canal daily and the fishing was great! The house was comfortable and decorated nicely. We will definitely consider this property for future visits!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beach Getaway

Arrived to the most relaxing beach house. The home was equipped with everything neccessary for our stay. The neighborhood was quiet and easily accessible to main roads. If we had a question, response was quickly returned. Would gladly rebook if we ever visit the area again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfect lil stay

We rented this place to stay at before our cruise left two days later. This location is super convenient to the cruise terminals and made our morning of the cruise super easy. We saw manatees, dolphins, a stingray and even an Alligator in the canal! We spent so much time staring at the water and watching what was coming next. This was a true highlight for our family who flew in from the Midwest. The house itself was comfortable, way better than cramming 7 people into a couple hotel rooms. We were about 10-15 minutes from the beach, very convenient. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Terrible Customer Service

Home was as the pictures indicated. The hot tub was unusable. The management company told me it had not been operational for over a year and should not have been listed. Blamed it on VRBO. It was a factor in choosing this particular property. The HVAC system did not work. We were in the house Thursday through Monday. The inside temperature was in the low 60s most of the time. I contacted VRBO, management company and the host. Two different repairmen came and looked at the HVAC but no one fixed the problem. Everyone pointed fingers at someone else. And I didn't mention to them that all of the remotes that we could find for the inside televisions needed batteries. This property is horribly managed by Beachside Vacation Rentals! I was told several times that I'd get a partial refund for my trouble, but have not received anything. This is my first bad experience with VRBO.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Kitchen Delight

We are an early-60s couple; had a 12-day stay in mid-August; property worked great for us. We entertained two other couples with us the first week and our grown son the second week. If you like to cook in on vacation this kitchen is FANTASTIC. Probably the best equipped we have ever rented with a newer gas range, dishwasher, and practically all kitchen appliances you can think of with plenty of serving dishes and utensils and abundant storage and counter space. We are sure the combined kitchen, dining, and entertainment space would work well for most families (plus there is a high chair and portable crib with the property). One couple brought a dog and the back yard was very pet friendly. No surprise it was hot so we did not use the outside porch area much but can guess it could get use other seasons. Back bar area includes a mini-fridge that is great for keeping beverages icy cold. Pergola with grill worked great but did not use hot tub. Some beach stuff including a beach wagon (very useful) and umbrella. Kayaks are available but the canal is not easily accessible at the home. We rent bikes during our stays; location within biking range of Cocoa Beach if you bike commute/enjoy a 5-mile ride. Bedrooms and baths were more than adequate with plenty of linens and pillows, plus bonus beach towels too. We did provide some maintenance notes to the owner for some nuisance items but we still give the property 5 stars. Would stay again with maintenance items done.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Could be nice but.......

This could be a nice house for your stay but where to begin..... 1) the yard was WAY overgrown 2) the house was FILTHY - hair in the tub in the front bath, dirt under all the fixtures, bugs hanging off the screens for the porch out back, that area hadn't been cleaned in MONTHS, if the floors had been swept I sure don't know when, and don't get me started on the smell and the shape of the garage & laundry area 3) the beds in both 'spare' bedrooms desperately need to be replaced. the master was fine, but the others? good luck 4) there were issues with 3 of the TV's - we couldn't get any apps to load and they had to bring a ROKU for the main TV in order to get it to work now, all of that being said, I can't recommend the Property Mgr. enough. he was ALWAYS very nice, was prompt with his responses, got anything we complained about fixed, and was nice enough to refund our cleaning fee (since we ended up cleaning the joint ourselves) the location was good, close to things, not a huge drive to the beach, and we didn't have any issues with the neighbors or traffic. the applicances are nice enough, there were plenty of hangers in the closets - but instructions for some things would have been good. I'm not a Keurig person - I do drink coffee - but I could not figure out to work the one they had there. Knobs on the dressers would come off, some lamps worked, just little things that while not huge annoy you when you're spending ALOT of money to have a vacation. We're not rookies at this, we've been renting houses on VRBO for quite a few years, but this one was a huge disappointment. We left two days early to head back to a resort, our choice, but that should tell you something......
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
So I too have a property on VRBO and am a host so I'm going to try to write a fair review with that in mind. The house was mixed for us..The Pros: the kitchen, the canal and kayaks in back, it's proximity to sights, it was also quiet. We appreciated the amenities too like Tupperware, shampoo and body wash, ample towels, some beach gear, etc. If you like TVs they are everywhere.The Cons: All the furniture needs replacing or a deep clean. There are stains on the dining room bench and chairs. The porch area is dingey and could use a spruce up. The bed was like a taco so I removed the memory foam topper which helped. No bureau in my room either which was hard. **The biggest issue was that the AC didn't work properly and I spent much of my vacation texting and calling Beachside properties to try and resolve the situation. While they did try to help, and had 3 units installed in our bedrooms, the main problem never got fully resolved even after 3 visits from an HVAC guy. It was 93 degrees in the house at one point. They did give us a partial refund. However, each person I spoke to I had to explain things all over to which was frustrating.. also, our refund amount varied depending on who I spoke to. Because of the cons listed above we wouldn't choose this place again.. but it has potential and as a fellow host I really hope the owners invest in upgrades to the HVAC system and the furniture. Lastly, I'd rather deal with an owner than a large property rental company..
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
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