Relax in the Heart of Merritt Island
Welcome to Your Merritt Island Waterfront Escape!
– 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms – perfect for families or groups
– Private canal-front backyard with hot tub
– Fully fenced yard for privacy and relaxation
– Spacious living area with full kitchen
– Minutes to Cocoa Beach & Kennedy Space Center
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Welcome to Your Merritt Island Waterfront Escape!
– 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms – perfect for families or groups
– Private canal-front backyard with hot tub
– Fully fenced yard for privacy and relaxation
– Spacious living area with full kitchen
– Minutes to Cocoa Beach & Kennedy Space Center
Notes
To ensure a comfortable start to your stay, we provide an initial stock of the following essentials:
– Paper towels
– Toilet paper
– Tissues
– Coffee pods, creamer, and sugar
– Light cleaning supplies (please note: NO LAUNDRY SOAP PROVIDED)
– Garbage bags
– Sponges
– Dish soap
– Dishwasher tabs
If you need additional supplies during your stay, please plan to replenish them as needed.
PLEASE NOTE:
-Mailbox access is not available for guests
– While we love all furry friends, ONLY dogs are allowed at this property, with a fee of $100 per pet, per stay.
– All reservations require either a refundable security deposit or the purchase of a damage waiver.
We hope you have a wonderful stay!
— Beachside Vacation Rentals
– Paper towels
– Toilet paper
– Tissues
– Coffee pods, creamer, and sugar
– Light cleaning supplies (please note: NO LAUNDRY SOAP PROVIDED)
– Garbage bags
– Sponges
– Dish soap
– Dishwasher tabs
If you need additional supplies during your stay, please plan to replenish them as needed.
PLEASE NOTE:
-Mailbox access is not available for guests
– While we love all furry friends, ONLY dogs are allowed at this property, with a fee of $100 per pet, per stay.
– All reservations require either a refundable security deposit or the purchase of a damage waiver.
We hope you have a wonderful stay!
— Beachside Vacation Rentals
Interaction
Our digital locks let you arrive and check yourselves in, but we’re here if you need us. Message us on the Airbnb app if you need anything during your stay. For urgent matters, call the number provided.
Interaction
Merritt Island is located on Florida’s largest island, which serves as the home of NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. Meet an astronaut, enjoy the automated thrills of the Shuttle Launch Experience and explore other interactive displays.
Disney World, Universal Studios and Island of Adventure are all within an hour’s drive.
Wildlife lovers and birdwatchers: be sure to check out nearby Banana River, a 31-mile lagoon with salt marshes, oyster beds and mangrove swamps that are home to dolphins, manatees, blue herons and more.
Disney World, Universal Studios and Island of Adventure are all within an hour’s drive.
Wildlife lovers and birdwatchers: be sure to check out nearby Banana River, a 31-mile lagoon with salt marshes, oyster beds and mangrove swamps that are home to dolphins, manatees, blue herons and more.
Access
We provide keyless entry with digital door locks.
Space
Bring the entire family and have fun in this cute 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in the heart of Merritt Island! This peaceful 1,200 sq ft single-family retreat is located in a quiet, safe neighborhood and offers something for everyone to enjoy. Inside, you’ll find updated appliances (including a gas stove), a fully equipped kitchen, and cozy coastal-inspired décor that makes the home feel warm and welcoming. The open layout is perfect for gathering, cooking, and relaxing after a day of adventure.
Outside, unwind on the back patio with a cocktail as the sun sets over the canal, or slip into the private hot tub for a peaceful soak under the stars. Guests can also take the kayaks out and explore the locally famous Sykes Creek right from the backyard! The fenced-in yard provides privacy and plenty of space for the family to relax. With world-famous Cocoa Beach just 10 minutes away and Kennedy Space Center nearby, you’ll never run out of things to do. Even Disney World and Universal Studios are only about an hour away, making this the perfect home base for your Space Coast adventure!
Outside, unwind on the back patio with a cocktail as the sun sets over the canal, or slip into the private hot tub for a peaceful soak under the stars. Guests can also take the kayaks out and explore the locally famous Sykes Creek right from the backyard! The fenced-in yard provides privacy and plenty of space for the family to relax. With world-famous Cocoa Beach just 10 minutes away and Kennedy Space Center nearby, you’ll never run out of things to do. Even Disney World and Universal Studios are only about an hour away, making this the perfect home base for your Space Coast adventure!
Transit
Plenty of space for on site parking. Very close to SR528 and SR520 intersections that will each get you anywhere you want to be quickly. (Orlando is less than 40 min away)
Uber and Lift are prevalent and efficient in the area as well.
Uber and Lift are prevalent and efficient in the area as well.
What Guests Are Saying
Guests consistently spot dolphins and manatees swimming in the canal behind this Merritt Island home, a surprising perk that delights families and makes the fenced backyard feel like a front-row seat to Florida wildlife. The spacious, well-equipped kitchen earns particular praise, with everything from an air fryer to quality cookware that makes preparing group meals a pleasure. The screened porch with TV and electric fireplace becomes the gathering spot for most visitors. While the beds receive mixed reviews and some guests note minor maintenance needs, the location delivers, sitting just 10 minutes from both Kennedy Space Center and Cocoa Beach, with responsive hosts who address issues quickly.
Kitchen
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Location
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Canal/Water Views
14
Fenced Yard
10
Screened Porch
9
Cleanliness
8
Best for:
Families
Pet Owners
Groups
Pre-Cruise Stays
Wildlife Enthusiasts
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Reviews
listing is incredibly accurate
listing is incredibly accurate.
had everything we needed and more. our family of 5 was very comfortable! this listing was only 3 minutes from our in laws, so it was super convenient for spending time together.
we even saw a dolphin in the channel behind the house.
Great stay
Great stay! House exactly what we needed! Look forward to booking again!
Great stay
Great stay! House exactly what we needed! Look forward to booking again!
Good location
Good location, fairly active street, quiet though at night, nice updated interior, kitchen had a lot of great stuff to use, AC good and backyard for our dog was great! Super responsive and helpful. Laundry good, bring your own detergent , which is noted in listing. Beds were ok for our group.
All in all great experience!
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listing is incredibly accurate
listing is incredibly accurate.
had everything we needed and more. our family of 5 was very comfortable! this listing was only 3 minutes from our in laws, so it was super convenient for spending time together.
we even saw a dolphin in the channel…
Great stay
Great stay! House exactly what we needed! Look forward to booking again!
Great stay
Great stay! House exactly what we needed! Look forward to booking again!
Good location
Good location, fairly active street, quiet though at night, nice updated interior, kitchen had a lot of great stuff to use, AC good and backyard for our dog was great! Super responsive and helpful. Laundry good, bring your own detergent , which is n…
We just finished a one month stay here
We just finished a one month stay here. The kitchen is well outfitted. If you need it, it's likely there somewhere. The house is definitely as pictured and the description is accurate. If you like being close to everything, this will do the trick…
I stayed for two weeks and was great
I stayed for two weeks and was great! had everything i needed and was good location. the home had lots of charm and some areas shkw a bit of wear but not an issue! the keypad entry gave me issues for a bit but I think the batteries or something may…
Very cute house, great kitchen and nice sunroom with a TV and fireplace
Very cute house, great kitchen and nice sunroom with a TV and fireplace. The couch has seen better days and could use a replacement.
Lovely place to stay
Lovely place to stay
Brooke was very helpful. We will keep Beachside VR in…
Brooke was very helpful. We will keep Beachside VR in mind when we come back to the area.
Comfortable, quiet. We especially enjoyed the screened in patio and…
Comfortable, quiet. We especially enjoyed the screened in patio and bar - so comfy! The fenced yard was great and the kids enjoyed kayaking on the canal and finding bio luminescent jellies at night (late March).
We used this place as a short stay prior to…
We used this place as a short stay prior to our cruise. We absolutely loved it! Our kids enjoyed the fishing spot out back in the inlet and we even seen dolphins while fishing!
Great place very cozy feels Like home
Great place very cozy feels
Like home
The host for Beachside Vacation Rentals at Meritt Island communicated…
The host for Beachside Vacation Rentals at Meritt Island communicated very well. Their suite looked like the photos posted online and was also very clean.
Our family of 7 stayed this past week and enjoyed…
Our family of 7 stayed this past week and enjoyed our stay. Very homey. Had anything you needed just like at home. Fullly fenced in yard. Hot tub un-usable, that was disappointing but not a huge deal. Cute little place. Had a couple issues the fir…
Our stay was overall good, had some trash left behind,…
Our stay was overall good, had some trash left behind, maybe from prior tenants. The beds were a little uncomfortable and glass on the restroom floor.
The place seemed good to me. thank you
The place seemed good to me. thank you
Just a wonderful stay all around
Just a wonderful stay all around
This is a typical Florida home. Updated on the inside….
This is a typical Florida home. Updated on the inside. The yard is mostly weeds but someone did come and cut the grass while we were there. Back porch needs some attention. There was grass all on the seating area and the screen porch was torn on th…
Lovely little place. I used it to get ready for…
Lovely little place. I used it to get ready for my wedding with my girls and it was a perfect beachy venue with the decor and outside area. Would come here again.
The place is great for 2 families. We had 2…
The place is great for 2 families. We had 2 kids under 2 years and there is plenty of space available. There are 2 pack and plays as well. The House had everything we needed. The kids saw a dolphin in the backwaters in the backyard which was surpris…
Great location for seeing sights of the Florida coast. Nice…
Great location for seeing sights of the Florida coast. Nice house with indoor and outdoor spaces to gather. Amazing kitchen with everything you’d need to cook/serve a group of people. We were very pleased with our stay and would love to return.
We picked this location because it was close to family….
We picked this location because it was close to family. It was definitely as described, and everything was neat and orderly!
Our stay was perfect! We picked this spot because of…
Our stay was perfect!
We picked this spot because of it's location to the Space Center and Cocoa Beach. Both about a 10 minute drive.
It was very quite and right on a canal. And they provided 2 kayaks. I only wish we had gotten a chance to use them…
We enjoyed the home and location so much. definitely plan…
We enjoyed the home and location so much. definitely plan to return for a longer stay! Home was clean and kitchen was beautiful and spacious.
We had an amazing stay at this Merritt Island house….
We had an amazing stay at this Merritt Island house. The canal in back was amazing. We saw dolphins almost every day and loved watching the pelicans dive right behind the fence catching fish. The neighbors across the canal have a Great Blue Heron…
Beachside Vacation Rentals is een erg fijne plek om als…
Beachside Vacation Rentals is een erg fijne plek om als uitgaansbasis te dienen voor een bezoek aan de omgeving van Merritt Island of zelfs een trip naar Orlando of Saint Augustine (en alles ertussen). De accommodatie staat in een rustige woonwijk…
We stayed for a week at this airbnb, the inside…
We stayed for a week at this airbnb, the inside was very clean but the outside definitely needs some attention. There were a couple things we had to mention to the host during our stay but they are very attentive and quick to respond.
Lovely house and quiet neighborhood. The dogs really enjoyed the…
Lovely house and quiet neighborhood. The dogs really enjoyed the fenced yard. We enjoyed the complementary K cups. The house was close to shopping and restaurants. The backyard was great with the Waterview.
The price was right for the house and location. Some…
The price was right for the house and location. Some attention to minor maintenance issues would make it that much better!
A very nice place with plenty of room to stretch…
A very nice place with plenty of room to stretch out. Close to EVERYTHING.
nice place
nice place
Great location!
Great location!
Can’t say enough good things about our host and the…
Can’t say enough good things about our host and the cute beach house!!! We enjoyed our stay immensely!! Everything about our stay was five stars and the host went above and beyond to make sure our stay was as enjoyable as possible!! There were so ma…
Great spot! For the money; a great deal.
Great spot! For the money; a great deal.
Loved the place, super clean, spacious and close to everything!!
Loved the place, super clean, spacious and close to everything!!
Great house. Backyard is the best spot. Very chill. Even…
Great house. Backyard is the best spot. Very chill. Even when we had trouble with the a/c, they got there quick and fast! Overall, a great stay.
Ok
Ok
Awesome place!
Awesome place!
This was the second time renting this house in a…
This was the second time renting this house in a year . We really enjoyed everything about it .I would definitely rent it again .
Can’t say enough kind words for this place. All was…
Can’t say enough kind words for this place. All was advertised accurately. Just to kind of sum up where we stayed, we had a breaker that failed through the night and couldn’t get power to one of the rooms. No big deal. It’s a house and anybody…
Great place to stay for a soild amount of time….
Great place to stay for a soild amount of time. Was there for 9 days and they had everything to make that stay possible. Not in the best area but it was fine.
Excellent house with a great backyard and well equipped kitchen….
Excellent house with a great backyard and well equipped kitchen. We had an Easter dinner here and had everything we needed to cook a full meal.
We had a wonderful stay! Thanks so much
We had a wonderful stay! Thanks so much
We stayed here for 3 weeks in March 2020 and…
We stayed here for 3 weeks in March 2020 and loved it. Our favorite things was the wide open kitchen space and the beautiful area on the porch. The area is great and there is lots to do.
great stay, we were very close to the beach and to the cruise terminal, but still away from the crowds
great stay, we were very close to the beach and to the cruise terminal, but still away from the crowds.
It was as we hoped
It was as we hoped! The hot tub was a little green and water level too low. But we were able to take care of it easily. Great spot to stay!
