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TipSea Turtle Retreat, island cottage with pool in the heart of Melbourne Beach!
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
Popular amenities
- Hot Tub
- Dryer
- Washer
- Barbecue grill
Explore the area

Melbourne Beach, FL
- Melbourne BeachPlace, Melbourne Beach3 min walk
- Ryckman ParkPlace, Ryckman Park6 min walk
- Indialantic BeachPlace, Indialantic Beach18 min walk
- Melbourne, FL (MLB-Orlando Melbourne Intl.)Airport, Melbourne, FL (MLB-Orlando Melbourne Intl.)13 min drive
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About the neighborhood
Melbourne Beach
With a stay at this cottage, you'll be centrally located in Melbourne Beach, within a 15-minute drive of Florida Institute of Technology and Melbourne Beach. .This family-friendly cottage is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Ryckman Park and 1 mi (1.5 km) from Indialantic Beach.
What's nearby
- Melbourne Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
- Ryckman Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
- Indialantic Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
- Spessard Holland Golf Course - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
- Spessard Holland Park - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
Getting around
- Melbourne Orlando Intl. Airport (MLB) - 12 min drive
Restaurants
- Cafe Surfinista - 3 min drive
- Skewers Mediterranean Grille - 3 min drive
- Sand On The Beach Bar And Grill - 4 min walk
- The Original Bizzarro Famous New York Pizza - 3 min drive
- Indialantic Coffee - 3 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
TipSea Turtle Retreat, island cottage with pool in the heart of Melbourne Beach!
The TipSea Turtle Retreat is a completely remodeled 1930's pool home with elements of eclectic character. Location Location Location!! we are licensed in the town of Melbourne Beach, #CVR25–0012.
Park your car once you arrive to TTR and you won't need it until you have to leave the island. Max 4 cars and 10 guests per town rules. We have a rear gate access to plaza shops, restaurants and grocery store steps away. Walk to the beach, restaurants, shops, library, park, tennis courts, Indian River Lagoon, amazing sunsets, fishing pier, bait shop, surf shop, historic landmarks and much more all with in 3 blocks. Locals refer to this area as the "Golden Triangle" because it is the only neighborhood you do not have to cross A1A to get to the beach:) You are about 300ft to the beach, turtles and surf! The home was designed for vacationers in mind with 4 of the bedrooms having their own brand new on-suite bathrooms. We also have our own pool with plenty of outdoor lounge space to enjoy the beachside atmosphere. Stroll to the beach with your morning coffee to watch the spectacular Atlantic Ocean sunrises and waves crashing or in the evening stroll to the river to watch the beautiful sunsets! The variety of walkable restaurants are incredible, from casual ocean front dining at Sands on the Beach and 302’s to more sophisticated, Dijon's Steak and Lobster House with a fabulous piano bar. We are excited to share this home with you to enjoy the peaceful small beach town atmosphere at your doorstep! No pets allowed for this property. We do have an option to heat the spa tub attached to the pool, $35 per day
Park your car once you arrive to TTR and you won't need it until you have to leave the island. Max 4 cars and 10 guests per town rules. We have a rear gate access to plaza shops, restaurants and grocery store steps away. Walk to the beach, restaurants, shops, library, park, tennis courts, Indian River Lagoon, amazing sunsets, fishing pier, bait shop, surf shop, historic landmarks and much more all with in 3 blocks. Locals refer to this area as the "Golden Triangle" because it is the only neighborhood you do not have to cross A1A to get to the beach:) You are about 300ft to the beach, turtles and surf! The home was designed for vacationers in mind with 4 of the bedrooms having their own brand new on-suite bathrooms. We also have our own pool with plenty of outdoor lounge space to enjoy the beachside atmosphere. Stroll to the beach with your morning coffee to watch the spectacular Atlantic Ocean sunrises and waves crashing or in the evening stroll to the river to watch the beautiful sunsets! The variety of walkable restaurants are incredible, from casual ocean front dining at Sands on the Beach and 302’s to more sophisticated, Dijon's Steak and Lobster House with a fabulous piano bar. We are excited to share this home with you to enjoy the peaceful small beach town atmosphere at your doorstep! No pets allowed for this property. We do have an option to heat the spa tub attached to the pool, $35 per day
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.
Property amenities
Beach
- Beach nearby
- Beach loungers
- Beach towels
Pool/Spa
- Hot tub
- Private pool
Internet
- Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Electric car charging station on site
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Ice maker
- Kitchenette
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Stovetop
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 5 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
- Sofa bed
Bathroom
- 5.5 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
Entertainment
- Games
- Smart TV
Outdoor areas
- Balcony
- Barbecue grill
- Fenced yard
- Firepit
- Outdoor furniture
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Work spaces
- Desk
- Desk chair
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- No elevator
- Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- In a village
- In the city center
- Near a health/beauty spa
- Near a hospital
- Near a zoo
- Near an outlet shopping mall
- Near the bay
- Near the marina
- On a river
Things to do
- Basketball nearby
- Birdwatching nearby
- Casino nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Water tubing nearby
- Whale watching nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
- Deadbolt lock
General
- Electric car charging station
- Unit size: 2,700 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Maximum 10 guests allowed in the home per town rules
Maximum 4 cars allowed to park on the property per town rules
Vacation rentals in town have strict noise ordinance and quiet hours between 9 pm and 8 am.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Responsible adult must accompany children in pool
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
This property does not have elevators