See all properties
Entire home

Waterfront Mansion EGAD 11bd/10ba Kayaks Sleep 32

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Waterfront Mansion EGAD 11bd/10ba Kayaks Sleep 32

A spacious living room with a wooden floor, two striped sofas, a small table, and a ceiling fan.
A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a view of the outdoors.
A house with a covered porch, a brick entrance, and various plants.
A room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck with picnic tables and a view of the water.
A room with a bed, a small table with chairs, a painting, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

11 bedrooms9 bathroomsSleeps 48600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

View in a map
Melbourne, FL
  • Place, Historic Rossetter House Museum and Gardens
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Florida Institute of Technology
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, USSSA Space Coast Complex
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, FL (MLB-Orlando Melbourne Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Similar properties

House, Accessible | 1 bedroom
Stylish Loft Minutes From Beach Port - Unit 204
Cape Canaveral
  • Outdoor Space
  • Toys/Games
  • Living/Dining area
Stylish Loft Minutes From Beach Port - Unit 204

About the neighborhood

Melbourne

With a stay at this vacation home in Melbourne (Sunny Point), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Florida Institute of Technology and Historic Rossetter House Museum and Gardens. .This family-friendly vacation home is 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Cocoa Beach and 11.2 mi (18 km) from Brevard Zoo.
View more Vacation Homes in MelbourneOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Historic Rossetter House Museum and Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Florida Institute of Technology - 13 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Brevard Zoo - 20 min drive - 14.1 miles
  • The Avenue Viera - 24 min drive - 16.0 miles
  • USSSA Space Coast Complex - 27 min drive - 18.9 miles

Getting around

  • Melbourne Orlando Intl. Airport (MLB) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Squid Lips - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Frigate’s Waterfront Bar & Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Intracoastal Brewing Company - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Waterfront Mansion EGAD 11bd/10ba Kayaks Sleep 32

The Ballard Estate is ideal for the largest groups, families. Walking distance to EGAD. 11 bedroom 10 bath estate, with 7 separate (or connected) suites - EACH suite has at least one living & dining room + beds/baths + great views of Indian River. Historic charm with modern amenities. Access to private dock, outdoor living areas, kayaks (free use with your stay) means you won’t need to venture off the property to take in all the natural beauty the area has to offer.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 11 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 9 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outdoors only.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a river

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scuba diving 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 8,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

No smoking
No parties. Small gatherings with prior approval of owner.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outdoors only.

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
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 and a first aid kit
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

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Melbourne Waterfront 2 Bed 1 Bath - Incredible View Melbourne
Melbourne Waterfront 2 Bed 1 Bath - Incredible View Apartment
orp5b74e99x

Waterfront Mansion EGAD 11bd/10ba Kayaks Sleep 32 Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The sunrise view was the best. We also enjoyed the kayaks. We saw dolphins playing from the dock.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gloria G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view is fabulous
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Raechyl D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Beautiful location, didn't realize it was a shared residence. Bare bones dishes, spices, supplies etc. Couch was not nice, furniture in general was not nice. They did have paddle boards and we saw dolphins! They have fishing poles and broken boogie boards and sand toys. Not far from some great beaches.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really liked the privacy, large deck, lawn to the water front with dolphins and seabirds, in an historic neighborhood, nightlight in the bathroom, dishes and utensils in kitchen, plush towels.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view was to die for. Very spacious grounds and beautiful landscaping. Having Kayaks and a picnic table at the end of the dock was a bonus. Enjoyed every minute there.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Devon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment was cozy and just the right size. The view onto the Intercoastal Waterway from the deck was great. One morning I saw a dolphin swimming just off shore. Amenities were adequate for basic cooking. Some shortcomings. The drapes didn’t quite cover the windows/sliding doors. The second bedroom is very small.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Marybeth D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Not as we expected
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MaryAllyn B.

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

Beautiful spot

Great location and spot on the water. Will stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tres H.

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

Beautiful location

Our stay wasn’t long enough to truly enjoy this amazing location. The yard was and directly into the river and is a perfect view. But plenty of privacy where you feel that you are in your own world. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie G.

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

Perfect location!

Cute property in a wonderful neighborhood with a great view.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

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

Great stay along the Waterway

Nicely renovated place, 2 beds, 1 bath, great living room with big smart TV. Close to so many things, including Port Canaveral where we cruised out of. We could walk to restaurants, coffee shops, etc.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

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

Carriage house on the bay

All views extend to the spacious Florida bay views. Diections to local sites and the grocery store allowed for a drive to the peninsula. Quaint, comfortable and quiet space for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

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

Beautiful view

The view was as lovely as pictured. The cottage was spotless, the kitchen & bath looked new. If you are looking for a place away from the beach, this is a good option.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

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

We will stay again!

Excellent location. We were excited to see dolphins every day. Quiet, clean and comfortable place to stay. Would have liked more seating options around TV and more storage/hooks in bathroom. Beautiful outdoor areas to enjoy the view and sunrise!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen D.

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

Quiet and relaxing

Peaceful tucked away location. Easy to get to activities. Watched dolphins every day. Manager was kind and responsive.
Stayed 19 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

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

Wonderful Vacation

Ballard House at Sunny Point was wonderful. The property looked great from the listing but it was even better when we arrived. Andy and friends were responsive to all our needs. We spent mornings on the deck drinking coffee and evenings drinking wine!! We never tired of looking at sailboats and dolphins in the river. The location was a surprise!! We loved walking in the neighborhood (nightly walks to Houston Park especially). The beach was so close (literally a 6 minute drive). Walking in the Eau Gallie area and visiting the various restaurants was also a treat. We are looking forward to returning next year.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHERRIE M.

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

Great views and property

we had a great time, the views were great. The property is shared and our first day there we saw a few people in the shared backyard space but didn't really bother us. we made use of the canoes that were offered and had coffee out back in the mornings, wine during sunset. Communication was great and answered any of our messages really quickly. We did see a few little bugs inside the house but its florida and totally normal for us floridians. There's no way around them especially surrounded by lush greenery and being waterfront. Still rate this place 5 stars in every aspect, from the scenery to the easiness of checking in, the wonderful and quiet neighborhood and the cleanliness of the place. Beds were comfy and blackout curtains were perfect. Would definitely stay again and already planning our next stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alexis G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Serene location, unit and property needs improvement

This property has great potential but needs work. Very tranquil setting with a beautiful, private river view. The unit was remodeled a few years ago and is the river facing side of a four car garage. We had to call Andy the night we arrived due to insect issues and he had the cleaner come promptly the next morning. He stated it’s a100 year old property in a tropical climate so there was very little they could do to prevent more insects from coming inside. We just dealt with it and had several centipedes and large cockroaches visit us inside during our stay. Overall we found the unit and furniture had wear and tear, which was surprising given how recently it has been remodeled. The towels were good quality but the bathroom needs a shelf and/or hooks for towels. The mattress was ok but bed frame does not seem attached to the bed, the closet is unfinished, and all of the canned light fixtures in the ceiling have piles of dead bugs inside. There was also a musty damp smell that we could not air out. Two of the three outdoor plastic lounge chairs are cracked down the middle and the landscape surrounding the property is overgrown and property itself needs maintenance with shutters falling off, cobwebs everywhere. There was a dumpster and work trucks there a few of the days as they were doing construction on a unit and having lights installed. We briefly met the owner who was very nice. Hopefully this was just an off week and they have plans to improve their future guest experience.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina B.

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

Impressive Location

Incredible Views, lots of gorgeous outdoor space… water birds and fish abundant. The property was perfect for my son & I with the split bedrooms plus the full glass facing the water. Easy walk through the historic part of Melbourne, cute restaurants and shops. Definitely will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joyce C.

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

Pre wedding dtay

The unit was extremely lovely. The view very nice. Loved the atmosphere and the owner was easy to work with. Would definitely come back for a repeat stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Fabulous Getaway!

We were very pleased with our stay. The suite was clean, location perfect and the privacy was the best. We loved the area and will definitely look into staying again in the future. Thank you Andy!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zena C.

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

Wonderful time

We enjoyed our stay. The view was terrific. We walked every morning around the little downtown area. Good golfing and beaches are nearby. Restaurants and pubs within walking distance. Our place was very nice and comfortable.
Stayed 24 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marvin M.

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

Perfect Getaway

Close to shops and restaurants, right on the water (with dolphins!), easy access to bridge to Merritt Island... exactly as promised. Host was easily accessible and friendly, would stay here again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

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

A Perfect Spot to Unwind

The pictures shown are accurate but don’t quite do justice to this beautiful property. The accommodations were well outfitted for making meals and resting our heads at night. We were comfortable and had everything we needed. A minor inconvenience with the Wifi router was quickly and pleasantly dealt with by Andy. The location here steals the show. The views on the lagoon are stunning and with available kayaks it’s easy to explore. We were treated to dolphins swimming by several times a day and on one kayak trip a pod of several thought they’d have their fun and swim right under me. A special moment I’m sure not to forget. The beaches are an easy trip over the bridge. This property is also easy walking distance to the EGAD area so be sure to patronize the local artisans and restaurants. Two VERY minor suggestions - the house could do with some hooks to hang towels and the dock for the kayaks could use a new cleat. The Florid Tech campus is just minutes away making it convenient for visiting parents. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa M.

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

Cozy getaway

Property was everything as described in the listing , unfortunately we were rained in on our entire stay so we made the best of our stay..... luckily I packed cards and music but the unit was very clean, TV had every network you can think of, would've loved a better wifi option ...... great scenery as we woke up to see dolphins playing every morning......will definitely rent again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021