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"Old Florida" Beachside Cottage

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Melbourne Beach, FL
  • Place, Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Indian River Lagoon Preserve State Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Melbourne Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, FL (MLB-Orlando Melbourne Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

"Old Florida" Beachside Cottage

"Old Florida" Seaside Cottage located in the small seaside town of Floridana Beach. The beach is a turtle nesting habitat between May 1st and October 31st. Watch the giant turtles emerge from the sea and nest right on your beach dune. Sit in your private cabana overseeing the Atlantic Ocean and watch for dolphins, tarpons, manatees, and other wildlife swim by. Watch rocket launches from Cape Canaveral a few miles North. Short drive from Disney World and other Central Florida attractions.

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House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7858903
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
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

About the area

Melbourne Beach

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Floridana Beach, a neighbourhood in Melbourne Beach. Barrier Island Center and Sebastian Fishing Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Aquarina Country Club and Spessard Holland Golf Course. Travelling with kids? Consider Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden, or check out an event or a game at Andy Semnick-Les Hall Baseball Field.
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Melbourne Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Indian River Lagoon Preserve State Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Melbourne Beach - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Maritime Hammock Sanctuary Trail Access - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Sebastian Inlet State Park Beach - 9 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, FL (MLB-Orlando Melbourne Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Outriggers Bar and Grill - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Malabar Mo's - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪The Chubby Mullet Bar and Grill - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬39 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Old Florida" Beachside Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at "Old Florida" Beachside Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at "Old Florida" Beachside Cottage?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Old Florida" Beachside Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "Old Florida" Beachside Cottage located?

Nestled on the beach, this Floridana Beach holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge, Melbourne Beach and Maritime Hammock Sanctuary Trail Access. Aquarina Country Club and Indian River Lagoon Preserve State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cindy is an amazing host. Everything is provided expert food including sand toys and beach chairs. The location is right on the beach and for those who have to play hide and seek with the sun there is a really nice porch area that you can sit and watch the waves. We got to watch sea turtles come and lay eggs on the beach at night and watch them in the surf during the day. I suggest taking binoculars to watch them during the day and you will need a red or amber light if you want to walk the beach at night so you don’t disturb the turtles.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2026
Christine and her family respected the integrity of our home. We would welcome them back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raymond C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice kitchen upgrades since last year. The propane grill newly positioned by the back door was helpful. Cindy is a very responsive hostess.
Stayed 18 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raymond C.

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

Old Florida Beach House

Great location, equipped with everything you need and no stairs. Solid choice.
Stayed 19 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clark W.

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

Fantastic Beachfront Property

Amazing dedicated beach access and pavillion and private fenced in back yard. Clean and well equipped 3 bedroom house. We loved our stay and will be back if we can!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon F.

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

Beautiful Oasis on the Beach

The owners have everything you need there. Towels, soap, shampoo, TP, cooking utensils ...and more! The bedrooms are huge and the views are breathtaking. We loved our stay and can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
Thank you for keeping the integrity of our Seaside cottage. We welcome you anytime. Wishing you the best for 2020.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie Q.

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

Great location

The whole experience was wonderful. Check-in was easy and Cindy made herself available to help us if we needed anything. The house is in a beautiful location with the beach just a few steps away. My family and I had a great time. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 August 2021
Thank you Leslie! You and your family were great guests. Can't wait to have you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

enchanting

Cindy and Juan were the perfect hosts, readily available and genuinely concerned for our comfort during our stay. We can't wait to go back. The property is truly enchanting! Dave and Mary
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2021
Thank you so very much! We hope to have you soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bethany C.

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

Wonderful Home

The home and owners were wonderful. The house was clean with all kitchen appliances and towels we needed. We loved the tiki hut that provided a beautiful view of the ocean from the shade. Lots of outdoor seating and a nice private outside shower for after swimming. Thank you for sharing your piece of the beautiful beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2020
Thank you for keeping the integrity of our cottage. You guys were great and we hope to have you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ed L.

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

A true snowbirding getaway

“Old Florida” was truly an experience that my partner, Donna, and I will never forget. The cottage was cozy, clean, well appointed and well kept. Cindy and Juan were very caring hosts and checked in with us from time to time to make sure everything was going well. Walks through the backyard to the ocean every morning were special, and we enjoyed sitting under our own cabana and relaxing on the beach while fishing. So many great new places to eat as well as state parks and wildlife refuges to visit. The pounding of the surf each night helped put us to sleep.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie Q.

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

Beach House

This is the second time my family and I stay at this house. It’s clean and in a beautiful location right on the beach with beautiful views.We had an issue on the first day but Cindy and her husband were quick to respond and worked immediately on getting it resolved. They even reached out to us to make sure all was going well after, which I appreciate. Definitely recommend staying here for your beach vacation, nothing beats those ocean views!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2024
We hope to have you and your family again. Thank you for caring for the house and leaving the house impeccable.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of 5 (children ages 6, 12, & 18) had an amazing time at this property. The kitchen was stocked with all necessities needed to cook and eat. There was as even coffee for us the first day so we didn’t need to rush to the store. There were many beach towels, sun screen, beach chairs, and more for the beach. The best part of this property was the backyard that had our own private beach access. You can see and hear the ocean from the house. There were several sitting areas and a 2-person “porch” swing. The outdoor shower was even had hot water! The beach access was covered and had a table and chairs to sit and admire the Atlantic Ocean. There was also water ran to the access stairs to wash off sand before heading in. There is a washer and dryer but we had to purchase laundry detergent which wasn’t a problem. There is a park, a gas station, and a Subway within walking distance. I would highly recommend this property!Please note that we stayed in April and the warmest it got was 80 degrees. The house rarely could cool down to below 76 degrees. If it was hotter outside, it may have been too hot in the house to be comfortable for some. The water also smelled like sulfur one day, but this is due to the well water. We did see a maintenance man come close to the end of our week stay to add salt to the water. This helped with the smell.
View from covered beach access
Backyard
Front of house
Beach access from backyard
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JANICE C.

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

Beautiful Relaxing Beachfront!

It was wonderful to have a short walk to the beach! You could take your chair (provided by host) to the beach, enjoy the view from the shade of the cabana, sit in 1 of 3 different spots in the backyard & listen to the waves, or sit in the dining room playing a game of cards (we left a well-loved deck of Skip-Bo for you) with the door open so you can get a glimpse of the ocean & listen to the waves. You can’t go wrong with any choice! The home, furniture & beds are comfortable with full kitchen complete with a dishwasher, a laundry room & even a place outdoors to hang wet beach towels. Cindy made communication easy & was very welcoming - well before our expected arrival, during our stay & after we checked out. Our stay was in mid-February, so traffic was minimal - both for dining/shopping in Melbourne & further away…and the public access next door, which the privacy fence prevents peeking into your piece of paradise. We met a family during our time at the beach that actually stayed a month in this exact home…and they decided to move to the area & purchased a home in the neighborhood across the street just so they can access the beach here. They came twice during our stay to fish for their dinner while their children played in the surf & sand.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 February 2023
Thank you for your kind words. Thank you also for respecting the integrity of the house. We would welcome you and your family back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOHN B.

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

Ahhh, the ocean steps away!

This is a great three-bedroom Beachhouse, cozy and comfortable, clean and well-kept, with attentive owners. We had a water issue on the first night that was resolved very quickly with great communication, despite it being Thanksgiving week. Our family loved walking right out the back door onto the beach. As an aside, we went up north at sunset one day for kayaking near Kennedy space Center, and really enjoyed the bio luminescent comb jellyfish.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ginney H.

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

The kitchen table was a little sticky and we cleaned it and the cloth was pretty dirty

Overall it was great location and the was quiet
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2021
Surprising. The kitchen table as well as the entire house is always throughly cleaned by a professional cleaning service after each stay. An independent property manager checks the house prior to each occupancy for cleanliness and readiness.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dania D.

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

Amazing property on the beach!

This was an amazing beachfront house perfect for a relaxing vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2021
Thank you for respecting the integrity of the cottage. We would welcome you and your family anytime!

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