Rocket & Nature Lovers! Vintage European Cottage in a lush Florida Setting

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Explore the area

Mims, FL

Cape Canaveral National Cemetery5 min drive
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge11 min drive
Canaveral National Seashore20 min drive
Merritt Island, FL (COI)41 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The best of ALL worlds...including outer space!
Vintage charm abounds in this roomy, 2-story mini-chateau. Set on 3 ac. of botanical, park-like grounds with a soothing tropical waterfall and a sky-high view of awesome rocket launches.

Updated but still definitely quirky (not a modern, granite countertop kitchen industrial-style loft) and really not a cookie-cutter cottage...it was the original house on the property before a NASA couple built the adjacent main house. An eclectic mix of boho + collected antiques gives all the warm fuzzies...and a vintage clawfoot tub keeps you soaking in them.

There are 2 bedrooms with beds in each + a full-sized mattress & air mattress that can be used for additional sleepers. There’s a bathroom on each level and washer & dryer upstairs.

It's a WOW! from the driveway and whether you're soaking in the sunshine streaming through the French doors that open to the Juliette balcony or chilling around a little fire in the fire pit, many memories will be yours for the collecting.

Property manager

Tracy Whipple

Premier Host

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 20

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Events require fee/prior clearance.

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25

Note from host: Events require fee/prior clearance.

Long-term renters welcome

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Scottsmoor

This cottage is located in Scottsmoor. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge and Buck Lake Conservation Area, while Emma Parrish Theatre and Titusville Playhouse are cultural highlights.

Mims, FL

What's nearby

Cape Canaveral National Cemetery - 5 min drive
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - 11 min drive
Space View Park - 12 min drive
Canaveral National Seashore - 20 min drive
Kennedy Space Center - 47 min drive

Getting around

Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 9 min drive
Victorio's Oyster Bar and Grille / Titusville - 10 min drive
Dunkin' - 9 min drive
Big League Subs - 10 min drive
No 1 Wok - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rocket & Nature Lovers! Vintage European Cottage in a lush Florida Setting pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Rocket & Nature Lovers! Vintage European Cottage in a lush Florida Setting?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rocket & Nature Lovers! Vintage European Cottage in a lush Florida Setting?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rocket & Nature Lovers! Vintage European Cottage in a lush Florida Setting located?

Situated in Scottsmoor, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Cape Canaveral National Cemetery, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge and Buck Lake Conservation Area. Space View Park and Emma Parrish Theatre are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kim T.

9 April 2024

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

Comfortable with Charm

The location of the property is back from the road giving great privacy. The home is large clean. The decoration's are charming and the property manager was informative.

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luc

19 March 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Très propre spacieux et agréable Un peut loin de tout

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen J.

7 January 2024

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

Quiet and Convenient

This quaint cottage is in a great location and very quiet neighborhood, perfectly situated for our photography/nature excursions to Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge and Orlando Wetlands. We also paid our respects at the nearby Cape Canaveral National Cemetery. The bed was super comfy, the large walk-in shower a plus for a bad hip, we spent a couple of warm afternoons on the back patio, and it was nice to have the washer/dryer. Some of the basics (pots, oven ware) in the kitchen were a bit worn. We would stay here again and recommend to friends visiting the area.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

carol m.

5 December 2023

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

Hidden Gem!

Wonderful, quaint and quiet! Our family stayed over Thanksgiving and had such a good time! There are great local businesses to explore; from food to a flea market, from Edgewater to Titusville. And don't forget the Refuge. Our host was awesome, the house was clean and comfortable and we are coming back!!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023