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Mermaid retreat in the country

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A swimming pool with a wire fence, lounge chairs, and a small building in the background.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a black refrigerator, and a dining table with chairs.
A grassy area with a palm tree and a building in the background.
A bed with a mermaid-themed duvet and matching pillows.
A spacious living area with a dining table, kitchen, and seating area.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Wildlife at your doorstep
    Guests love spotting wildlife right on the property grounds.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Grant-Valkaria, FL
  • Place, Habitat Golf Course
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, St Sebastian River Preserve State Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Bimini Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Vero Beach, FL (VRB-Vero Beach Municipal)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms

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About the area

Grant-Valkaria

Located in Grant-Valkaria, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. St Sebastian River Preserve State Park and Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Kiteboard Sebastian and Riverview Park. North County Aquatic Center and Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden are also worth visiting.
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Grant-Valkaria, FL

What's nearby

  • Habitat Golf Course - 14 min drive - 13.4 km
  • St Sebastian River Preserve State Park - 15 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Bimini Beach - 17 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Kiteboard Sebastian - 19 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Florida Institute of Technology - 29 min drive - 28.3 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, FL (MLB-Orlando Melbourne Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Chubby Mullet Bar and Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Outriggers Bar and Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Mermaid retreat in the country have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Mermaid retreat in the country pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Mermaid retreat in the country?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mermaid retreat in the country?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mermaid retreat in the country?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mermaid retreat in the country located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and within 9 miles (15 km) of St Sebastian River Preserve State Park and Habitat Golf Course. Urca de Lima Underwater Archaeological Preserve and Bimini Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was really awesome. We fed cranes and deer cracked corn provided by Bonnie and the kids had a blast. Pool was nice and Bonnie was an excellent host. I would definitely stay there again if I was in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very accommodating hostess. Checkin and checkout were was easy and flexible - which was great, house was just what I expected. I’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for our event. Host very responsive to our needs. House needs some updates.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was perfect for our needs. Loved the rural setting. Thanks for leaving corn to feed the wildlife. We enjoyed the evening visits from the sandhill cranes!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

I had a great experience here and our host was fast to reply to questions.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property. This was a great find - the photos don’t do it justice.Pool was great and the daily visiting wildlife was very fun to see. Corn provided to feed the deer and Sand cranes was a nice unexpected addition. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to stay at a quiet property in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was lovely, and Bonnie was very welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful property and home. We love natire, the pool, crystal clean spring fed lake was relaxing. Close to the beach and definitely coming back here.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Overall the property was great would definitely come back and stay again and recommend it to friends and the wildlife cranes deers Turtles and fish in the pond great time thank you so much
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer vaca

Another great stay at this location!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 August 2023
Very clean and thoughtful guests. Would definitely rent to this family again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay! The house was great, clean and plenty of space for our family. The pool was so relaxing and a great addition to the house. Perfect location to any stores/ shops and the beaches. We loved getting to feed and see all the wildlife (deer, lizards,birds, turtles and a raccoon) that came around. The pond was great as well. My son caught a few fish. Bonnie was fantastic with communication and anything that we needed. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location, location, location

Perfect location just far enough off the beaten path to relax and close enough to enjoy the local shops and cuisine. Definitely a return visit in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bonnie was super responsive and a lovely host
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful vibe

We truly enjoyed our short stay. We're already planning to go back for a longer period of time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2023
Daphne and family were perfect guests. Would love to have them back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for a staycation

Our family live nearby and needed to relocate for a few days while work was being done on our home. We chose this place and it turned into a mini vacation, the pool and property were fantastic. The house was cute, clean and very comfortable. Bonnie was super communicative and helpful, we would definitely stay here again. It was a wonderful experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Truly amazing

What a hidden gem just outside of Sebastian we absolutely love the property and the house and all the decorations. The property managers were wonderful with their communication and accommodations. I highly recommend staying here. I would love to stay here again, thank you so much for your hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great retreat

Bonnie was great and on top of the booking and communications. Her home was a described. The home had everything you needed and more. Close to enough to everything but nestled away to be peaceful. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home inside and out! Very private and peaceful!

We had a wonderful time bringing in the new year here! We had a fire pit, pool time, and grilled on the lanai. It was peaceful and we loved feeding the Sandhill Cranes that visited daily. Rt. 1 had so many areas to park and to enjoy the water views and local restaurants. Lovely home inside and out.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 January 2023
They treated our home like it was their own. I will rent to this family again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Vaca

Loved staying here. So many personal touches, lovely home, pool, pond, big property, so peaceful. Made our Christmas so memorable!! Thanks so much to the hosts, you guys are amazing!!! If I could give more than 5 stars I would! Highly recommended!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 December 2022
Thank you for staying at our house for your Christmas vacation. You were great guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tranquility and peace

Beautiful clean home with a very nice owner who goes above and beyond to meet your needs. It is always my favorite home away from home and I leave feeling relaxed. Thank you again for a beautiful weekend. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2024
These guests were the cleanest I’ve ever had. Would love to have them back
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nature at its Best

Bonnie was amazing to communicate with, and the place was absolutely beautiful. We saw deer every day and the Sandhill Cranes were around. My dogs loved all the land and we enjoyed the pool on these hot summer days!! 100% would recommend!!
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful, private, and so MUCH SPACE!

The host put so much thought into what a family needs when they are away from home. The house had everything! So much space, from the rooms in the house to the backyard. Our family enjoyed the pool while having wildlife visit us(turkey, deer, rabbits, sand hill cranes) such a peaceful environment. Minutes from stores, beaches, and shopping centers This place will definitely be our go to when we visit the river.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot in a very cool neighborhood

Bonnie was a great host and a great communicator. Very easy to contact and very responsive. The house was very comfortable and had everything we needed for our stay. The kitchen is well stocked. The property is very large with a pool and a small pond and all fenced in. I loved seeing the sandhill cranes and deer. There was even some feed in the freezer for them. Nice quiet neighborhood with close proximity to Sebastian as well as some cool little restaurants in Grant and Malabar. I highly recommend Mermaid retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great country road and wildlife!

We stayed at this place for a wedding that was held right down the street at Grant Station. It was a perfect short backroad drive to the venue. The location of the house was perfect & quiet! There was a beautiful family of deer in the evening and two white tailed does in the morning. The pictures don’t do the place justice! The bedrooms were huge and there was plenty of space! The children’s room had some toys that my son enjoyed playing with once he got bored of his own! 10/10 would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 November 2022
Great guests. Would love to have them back anytime!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved!

We were visiting friends and wanted a house close to them. This was perfect for our family of five- (18 month old, 6 year old and 8 year old). One room had toys and games for them which was perfect since we flew here. We didn’t end up using the pool but it was a nice size. The pond was awesome. My kids loved feeding the fish. One morning we woke up to a Sand Hill Crane at our front door. Saw lots of deer. The house was spacious and comfortable and we felt every need we had was met with what was provided in the house. Thank you for a great stay! We will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
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