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Surf shack on the beach, direct ocean.

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Surf shack oceanfront
Outdoor dining
Open floor plan
Ocean views
Beautifully designed

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Indialantic Beach
  • Place, Melbourne Beach
  • Place, Florida Institute of Technology
  • Airport, Melbourne, FL (MLB-Orlando Melbourne Intl.)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1st floor Master en-suite

1 Queen Bed

Master 2nd floor loft

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

One full bath downstairs in bedroom

Shower only

One full bath Upstairs in hallway

Bathtub · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Surf shack on the beach, direct ocean.

Direct ocean end unit townhouse located 20 steps to the best Space Coast beaches. Beautiful clean quiet beaches with lots of area for lounging and playtime. Three blocks to river for beautiful sunsets!

First floor master suite with queen bed and ensuite bathroom. Loft style 2nd floor king bedroom with bathroom down hall. 3 TV's, internet and cable.
Enjoy private end unit with outdoor furniture and garage.
Best location in Brevard with quiet large clean beaches.
Walk to restaurants, shops, great retail boutiques. The best fishing in nearby Sebastian inlet. Rent a bike nearby and tour the beautiful barrier island. River, fishing activities nearby include kayaking, paddle boarding or rent a boat /jet skis nearby.
Convenient 1 hour drive to Orlando attractions, airports and NASA. GOLF CARTS available for rent, inquire within.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
Loft Balcony may not be suitable for small child
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
150 pet fee each pet
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please remove garbage when exiting, take it to the street where you see the pails. Details in house book. Thank you,

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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Indialantic

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Indialantic By The Sea, a neighbourhood in Indialantic. Historic Rossetter House Museum and Gardens and The Maxwell C. King Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden and Andretti Thrill Park. Brunswick Harbor Lanes and Fun Town are also worth visiting. With jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Indialantic, FL

What's nearby

  • Indialantic Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Melbourne Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ryckman Park - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Holmes Regional Medical Center - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Florida Institute of Technology - 10 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, FL (MLB-Orlando Melbourne Intl.) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Surfinista - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Original Bizzaro's Famous New York Pizza - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Long Doggers - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪BB’s Beach Bar - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Surf shack on the beach, direct ocean. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Surf shack on the beach, direct ocean.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Surf shack on the beach, direct ocean.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Surf shack on the beach, direct ocean. located?

Located in Indialantic By The Sea, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within a 10-minute walk of Indialantic Beach and Melbourne Beach. Indian Harbor Beach Beach and Sea Turtle Preservation Society Melbourne Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

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

Cute Place

We enjoyed our stay. Everything was clean and close to pretty much everything
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jolyne B.

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

Great spot right on the beach

Will be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Christy C.

Liked: Check-in

Weekend at the beach

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Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly W.

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

Christmas Holiday

The Surf Shack was great! The beach was a minute walk. Kitchen had everything we needed for our stay. The mangroves were beautiful! (Half the fencing around patio was in garage, I’m sure from storm, if your planning on bring pets.)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jo T.

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

Ocean, ocean, ocean!

My husband and I had such a great time at the condo that we've reserved it for next year. Lovely view of the ocean. Close to everything you'll need as far as places to eat, groceries, or odds and ends. Joanie was fabulous in answering questions. Would recommend staying here.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Joanne S.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Sinclair family

Only problem we really had was that there was no light out on the back patio at all, it was pitch black at night and we had to use our cell phone lights to go outside, the front only had lights that came on when you approached the front door, just felt that there could definitely be more security lighting around the front and the back, but just loved the "beach house" as we called it!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Len C.

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

A perfect getaway for a small younger family

If you have a young family of four this may be the ideal getaway. The beach location is great, and the bedrooms include a king (upstairs) and queen (downstairs) setup along with a single bed in a separate upstairs bedroom. There are TVs in the main den and both master bedrooms. Table seating for 4 adults is provided along with a large wrap around couch that can seat 6 or more. Outdoors includes a table, with umbrella, for 4 along with added seating for others on a patio deck - helpful in wet weather. Beach access is adjacent to the property. If you are a "senior citizen", as we are, keep in mind that the large wrap around couch is set very low to the ground with deep seating surfaces, making it a bit challenging to use, and there are no ADA grab bars in the showers. Also, the upstairs area requires 14 steps to access. There is no direct view of the ocean, nor is there an upstairs balcony to overlook it. Still, the property is well supplied - lots of pots/pans/etc and the property manager, Joannie, is very responsive and tries to help satisfy any request. She got extra blankets for us (the weather was unseasonably cold), and had the internet/TV repaired promptly. Keep in mind that taxes/fees/insurance totaled almost 600 - nearly 30% of the base room fee. This isn't the owner's fault, but something to consider when budgeting your trip expenses.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay very much. The house was clean and well equipped. The ocean was beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dusty V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean, great location. Ocean is literally in the back yard, you just can’t see it from inside or the patio but walk 20 feet across the backyard and there it is. We had a small puppy with us so more yard worked out perfectly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mary Jo M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
This was a great area and nice townhome right on the beach. I was disappointed that the fenced in area I saw in pictures was not fenced in. I thought that was misleading. Pics should be updated. Other than that, no complaints.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan S.

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

Vacation

Great location and stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

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

It’s all about the BEACH

We really enjoyed the place, nice to be so close to the beach.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tommy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Townhome is a little weathered but great location — short walk to the beach. It’s in a section of Indialantic with a very long and quiet stretch of beach. Restaurants in main part of town are a short walk away. Neighborhood across the street was nice and safe for a leisurely bicycle ride. Joanie addressed minor concerns quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

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

Good spot for a quiet beach vacation

We preferred the end-unit privacy and ocean view. Unit had everything we needed. Fully enjoyed our 10 day stay and hated to leave.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

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

Little Gem

Wonderful little stay right on the beach! Everything you need, no issues.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

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

Location , location, location

Had a wonderful week at this beachfront condo. Exactly as pictured. Beach chairs were great to have. Actually we spent all of our time at the beach shell hunting. Lots of awesome restaurants nearby. We enjoyed our stay. We would certainly come back !Catherine
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan b.

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

Location!

Great location. Host very responsive to minor problems.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

glen h.

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

Fun in the Sun

Great location, steps to the beach with plenty of shops , eateries, golf, pickleball within 3 miles
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ann b.

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

Wonderful!

Such a nice place to stay, with really convenient access to the beach. Very well stocked, super comfortable space, extremely kind hosts. Hope to stay here again sometime.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

Family beach trip

Great location! We enjoyed our stay. Host was very responsive and house was well equipped for our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Joanne S.

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

Surf Shack

In no way does this reflect on the host, Joanie Sheperd, who we had good communication with, but on the property owner, the carpet up the stairs and hallway were old and smelt moldy, the vent in the upstairs bedroom had mildew and stains, the AC filter had not been changed and was dirty, we changed it ourselves, the windows had bubbling around them showing signs of moisture, the upstairs shower/bath would not turn cold, just trickled out of the shower head. Carpet is never a good idea when pets are allowed, it caused me headaches and coughing from allergies. If these changes were made and fixed, Surf Shack would be a fun and cute place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Rhonda C.

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

Bungalow

We truly enjoyed our stay. Place was very cute and private. Was able to see some of the ocean from the couch. I watched the sunrise every morning. Did have a lot of dump truck noise from the road but there is a lot of construction going on around area. All in all, we would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo T.

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

It's all about the beach!

This was our second stay at the Surf Shack and it was even better then the first. The owners/Joanie have made numerous improvements and it appears they will continue to do so. Communicating with Joanie was easy and you typically got a response back to your question(s) in about 15 minutes or less. I love the fact that you are close enough to the downtown restaurants that you can walk. The beach is not too busy and was the perfect place to be able to observe a night launch from Cape Canaveral. Love this place!
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim K.

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

Great location, nicely furnished

We really liked the condo and it was perfect for our needs. The location was excellent, close to shops, restaurants, the beach, and friends. The unit was very clean, the only reason for the 4 star rating for cleanliness was the upstairs carpeting was stained and very dirty. It really detracted from the overall charm of the unit. We would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

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

Great Little Retreat

I grew up down the street from this property and it was exactly the right place and amount of room for the two of us to have available while in town visiting family. Just a quick walk out the back door to the beach and everything you need to be comfortable. It has space for two couples and, while we didn’t bring a pet, it is definitely a dog friendly neighborhood. Parking was convenient, right outside front door and the host was timely in her response to inquiries about a few things.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

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