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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3592 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
The current price is $228
$206 nightly
$228 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 7 - May 8

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Melbourne, FL
  • Place, Riverview Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Melbourne Harbor Marina
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Florida Institute of Technology
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, FL (MLB-Orlando Melbourne Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Melbourne

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Melbourne, within a 5-minute drive of Florida Institute of Technology and Riverview Park. .This vacation home is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Melbourne Harbor Marina and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Holmes Regional Medical Center.
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What's nearby

  • Riverview Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Melbourne Yacht Club Marina - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Melbourne Harbor Marina - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Florida Institute of Technology - 7 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • USSSA Space Coast Complex - 31 min drive - 22.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hurricane Creek Saloon - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bombay Curry - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Hell 'n Blazes Brewing - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Ichabod's Dockside Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chart House - ‬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.

Melwood · Charming 2/1 Cottage near River · 9 min to Beach

Please call us if you are bringing a pet. The Pet Fee is charged after booking booking ($20/pet/day).

Relax at this unique bohemian riverside getaway.
The cottage is on a quiet street on a large lot shared with the main house. Just East of the lot you have private access to the riverside.
Just 3 minutes from Downtown Melbourne which houses the Henegar Center for the Arts, the Melbourne Civic Theatre and a variety of shops, art galleries and restaurants. About 9 minutes from the closest beach access.
Light-sleepers should note that railroad tracks are within half a mile.
Click the listing title or "Book Now" button for more details!
The two bedrooms are divided by a common bathroom. Each bedroom and the living room space have independent mini-split AC units for your comfort.

Guest Access/Interaction:
Guest may gain access to the house anytime after check-in with deadbolt code. The house is setup completely for guest use and everything in the house is accessible to guests with the exception of a locked laundry room utility closet. We provide self check-in so we will not meet in person unless the need arises. The listing is setup exclusively for guest use. We are just a message/call away if you need assistance or suggestions of things to do in the area!

Neighborhood:
Centrally located Old Florida neighborhood one mile south of Downtown Melbourne.

Other things to note:
For authorized pets we charge $20/night up to $500 per pet. Please contact us for approval.
We have a Mr. Coffee 6 cup traditional drip coffee maker.
The thermostat has a lower limit of 69 degrees to prevent the unit from freezing.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave, and housekeeping is provided on request.
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: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near the sea
  • On a river

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

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 592 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
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

Non-refundable credit card fee of 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction. 24-hour grace period of Cancellation Policy if check-in is at least 1 week away.
We do allow pets on a case by case basis. If accepted, Vrbo will charge for one pet. If you have another, you will receive an invoice after booking wi

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 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 required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

153590_340513

Melwood · Charming 2/1 Cottage near River · 9 min to Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 78 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Camille P.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place was super cute, and comfortable. So many cute decorations in the home and cool art pieces. The neighborhood was quiet, clean, and safe. I walked up to the river one morning to enjoy my coffee at Scurrah's Landing. Short drive to downtown and beach. My mom and I were very comfortable staying here. I would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

8/10 Good

Leigh Ann G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice little home in quiet neighborhood. Pictures were alittle inaccurate as it made you think you were on the water, which you are not. You are couple blocks off water. Overall, a nice little place to stay
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michele B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. It is so cute and feels like home. We had absolutely no complaints at all. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice quiet neighborhood, close to everything we needed and wanted to do, we will likely be back. The only complaint I would have is the loveseat and rattan living room chairs are beyond uncomfortable. I would recommend some updates to this room's furniture.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Belinda K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient location, charming home.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house is so charming and very clean. It had everything you need. We l Ioved the neighborhood, perfect for walking. The beds and pillows are so comfortable. The water pressure is great in the shower. New washer and dryer, so nice to have. Mom is ready to go again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Tereasa W.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Alex K.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Fours hours before check-in, the host informed us she had double-booked our stay. She first offered a completely different property far from the beach and nothing like what we reserved. After we declined and found our own place nearby, she suddenly suggested another option that actually matched our original criteria, something that should have been offered from the start, not after sending us to a cheaper place 20 minutes west of the beach. Unfortunately, this experience showed that people often choose what’s most convenient for them, not what’s right for their guests
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

DeeJay H.

Liked: Cleanliness
HOST: The host(s) attempted intimidation from the start. They sent us two separate e-mails that threatened to cancel our reservation if we didn't pay an (unspecified) balance due. Everything had been prepaid. Then the host sent a blunt e-mail about our having to take out the recycle and trash bins. When we arrived Wednesday afternoon the trash bin, located right near the front porch, reeked of rotting fish. Hard to say when it had been last emptied, but it stunk throughout our stay. The final host intimidation came in a threatening e-mail saying if we checked out more than 15 minutes late, we'd be charged an additional 25, and if over an hour late there would be an additional full day's charge. We locked the door on checkout day at 10:45 AM to leave, then tried to quickly re-enter briefly to check for my wife's earrings, but the entry code would no longer work! NOISE: Nowhere in the advertising was a train mentioned that runs past every couple of hours, 24/7, blowing its loud whistle repeatedly, sounding like it's passing through the front yard of the cottage. We paid the pet fee and took our Shih Tzu with us, only to have it frightened day and night by the ungodly train noise. And restful sleep was impossible. UNSATISFACTORY FEATURE: A hair dryer was furnished among the bathroom amenities, but there's no electrical outlet in the bathroom to use it or anything else (i.e., electric razor, curling iron, etc.)! FURNISHINGS: The cottage was very well furnished throughout.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri G., Rocky Mount North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness
Love this place! It was very comfortable and we loved the decor. Will stay here again for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

DE Pressure W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
am extremely disappointed with this property and feel it’s important to share our experience for the safety and awareness of future guests. Upon arrival, we found dead bees scattered across the floors, a couple live bees flying inside the house, and ants throughout several areas. The most alarming moment was when a live roach crawled on my husband in the bedroom something no guest should ever have to encounter.The cleanliness and maintenance of this property were far below expectations. Additionally, the listing clearly advertised “waterfront,” but there was absolutely no water access of any kind. This was misleading and added to our overall disappointment.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyndon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ShaRaad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The interior was immaculate. Everything well organized, and stocked. Would definitely stay at this property again.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly neighborhood for walking pets.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelley H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mind you the cottage is old and for the age it’s adorable. It was perfect for my daughter, her dog and myself. Yes you hear a train go by but it wasn’t loud. Very quiet area people were friendly, when you bumped into someone. We did have an internet issue but it was taken care of quickly. The owner and staff are great very responsive. One thing that I found not as I thought, was the yard, was very small not room for a dog to run around. We enjoyed our stay!! Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice quiet place to stay. Worked out well for our little trip
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Cottage near the river

We loved staying in this quiet coastal cottage! Close to downtown while still an intimate setting. Hosts were extremely accommodating and communicative. Would highly recommend and would not hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt G., Cincinnati, OH, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little house! Jack-and-jill bathroom was a little cramped but functional. The fact that they offered laundry equipment was terrific.
Exterior from the driveway, just as pictured.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

APRIL G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic

This is a precious little house! The owners have it decorated so nicely and the furniture was so comfortable. The house is located very close to the beach and lots of stores and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kris M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Cottage

Our month long stay was great. The cottage was so beautifully decorated. We did have issues with paying for the cottage. I had to contact the VRBO folks each time a payment was due. Overall the property manager quickly addressed any issues. We would stay there againn
Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

If Walls Could Talk LLC P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

Th
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay, great place

Very cute, clean, and enjoyable place to stay that was close to great restaurants. If you stay in Melbourne, go to Ichabod's Dockside.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heaven's Gate Escape E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy home, great location, well appointed

We were amazed by the great location and comfort of this cozy home. We had an easy walk along the river just out our front door. The home has a spacious, well-appointed, fenced in back yard that was perfect for our dog to play and great for us to hang out in. Minutes from shopping, dining and a short drive to the beach. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

chris l., Davie, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden gem in paradise

Enjoyed my stay. Beautifully decorated with a "Keys" theme. Pups loved the back yard lots of room to run around and play. Met the owner we watched our three pups play. Sandy and Sonic gave the area two paws up. Ocean air, gentle breeze off the beaten path. Pedro and Laurie are great hosts helping me with any question I had. If you would like a quiet relaxing get away you have found it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick vaca

Great place to stay! Worked perfect for us visiting family in Cocoa Beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025