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Waterfront Townhome: Dolphins, Manatees & Kayaks near Eau Gallie Arts District

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A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a central island with bar stools, and a flat-screen TV on a black stand.
A well-organized kitchen with white cabinetry, a coffee machine, a blender, and various kitchen utensils.
A patio with a table and chairs overlooking a body of water, a wooden deck, and a metal fence.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a large island, and a dining area with a blue sofa.
A marina with boats docked, a grassy area, and a building with a balcony overlooking the water.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Melbourne, FL
  • Place, Historic Rossetter House Museum and Gardens
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Sunny Point
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Florida Institute of Technology
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, FL (MLB-Orlando Melbourne Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Melbourne

With a stay at this vacation home in Melbourne, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Florida Institute of Technology and Historic Rossetter House Museum and Gardens. .This vacation home is 16 mi (25.7 km) from Cocoa Beach and 16.2 mi (26.1 km) from USSSA Space Coast Complex.
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What's nearby

  • Historic Rossetter House Museum and Gardens - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • beach near Sunny Point - 1 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Florida Institute of Technology - 9 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Brevard Zoo - 18 min drive - 14.5 miles
  • USSSA Space Coast Complex - 24 min drive - 19.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪7 Brew Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Squid Lips - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Intracoastal Brewing Company - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Frigate’s Waterfront Bar & Grill - ‬7 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 Townhome: Dolphins, Manatees & Kayaks near Eau Gallie Arts District

Wake to dolphins and manatees gliding past on Elbow Creek, a sheltered channel off the Indian River Lagoon and one of Florida's most biodiverse estuaries. Its brackish mix of salt and fresh water draws remarkable wildlife right to your doorstep, so there's always something to watch from the private back patio or the balcony off the master bedroom.

Escape to this stunning 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath waterfront townhome in the gated Elbow Creek community, sharing a property line with Waterline Marina next door. Sip your morning coffee on the private deck as the sun comes up and the boats head out, then spend the day on the water or exploring the Space Coast.

ON THE WATER
Two kayaks with life vests are included, stored in the garage and ready whenever you are — paddle out to explore the estuary and get close to the dolphins, manatees, and birdlife. Prefer to stay on land? Fish and watch the wildlife from the community pier, or watch the boats come and go at Waterline Marina, right next door, from your balcony.

THE HOME
Everything is set up for you to relax the moment you arrive. The kitchen is ready to cook in, fully equipped down to the spices. Smart TVs are in both bedrooms and the living room, and beach towels are provided for your days on the water and the coast. Impact-rated hurricane doors keep the interior quiet and secure — modern, comfortable, and easy from the moment you walk in.

THE LOCATION
You're a short stroll from the Eau Gallie Arts District, with its galleries, boutiques, waterfront dining, and year-round events — and just minutes by car from Space Coast beaches, the causeways, and downtown Melbourne. Ideal for couples, small families, or solo travelers looking for a peaceful waterfront escape.

Come enjoy your waterfront hideaway — this is Life on the Water.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace 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.
This smoke-free vacation home features ecotours nearby, snorkeling nearby, and surfing/body boarding nearby. Recreational activities include hiking/biking trails nearby, kayaking nearby, and sailing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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

  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please reset both thermostats to 78
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

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 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

Waterfront Townhome: Dolphins, Manatees & Kayaks near Eau Gallie Arts District Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay. Host was incredible. Best equipped rental we have ever stayed at.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an awesome place to stay!! The location was great, the host was excellent and the place was very clean and comfortable!!! The place had everything we needed!! The view was wonderful!! Sitting outside in the morning drinking our coffee was so peaceful on the waterfront!! Will stay here again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jermaine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I really loved this home. It was very relaxing and the view of the river off the back deck and balcony of the master bedroom was perfect. The host Steve was awesome and made of feel very welcomed. We will be coming back here again real soon. Love this home. Thanks Steve for such a wonderful vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

cynthia b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, beautiful townhouse loaded with everything needed for our eight day stay. We enjoyed morning breakfast on the patio while watching the dolphins swim in the river daily. The short drive to Melbourne area beaches and Space Coast Park made this a perfect place for us. There were more household items provided at this location than any other VRBO we have stayed in. Would definitely recommend this place to friends.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Out host was the best! He was personable and easy to contact.
Stayed 89 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place has everything you need! Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is a beautiful property located directly on the water where you will be able to watch dolphins, manatees and several varieties of birds right from the patio. The kitchen was fully stocked. The bathrooms as well as there were towels, washcloths, shampoo, conditioner and liquid soap provided. Steve, the host, was friendly and easily accessible. Would stay here again!
Stayed 16 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well equipped. Everything we needed. CLEAN!!! Host super available and responsive. The back river was very tranquill. Saw dolphins, manatees and Pelcians. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Suzanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The townhouse was perfect in every way for our stay. It is clean and bright and nicely decorated. Cute touches that I was excited for my family to see. The kitchen was well equipped and had a lot of extras. The bedrooms were comfortable and the shower in the master bedroom is huge. We loved the view of the river and saw a dolphin and manatees. The location was just a short drive to restaurants, stores, and the beach. Steve, the host, was welcoming and provided great communication. He obviously takes pride in his property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I absolutely loved my stay at this beautiful townhouse. The only thing is that I wish that I could have stayed longer. We were only down for three nights to visit with our daughter and grandson. The host left a hand written note welcoming us which I thought was a nice touch. The neighborhood was friendly as well. The best part was the view of the water. We were able to walk down and feed a family of ducks with our 1yr old granbaby. The kitchen was well stocked and there was plenty of seating. We definitely intend on coming back when we can stay longer. Thank you so much for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bradley K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place truly felt like a home away from home. It’s beautifully decorated, and everything—from the beds to the couch—was incredibly comfortable. One of the highlights was being able to see dolphins and even rocket launches right from the balcony, which made the experience feel extra special.The location is perfect, with plenty of amazing local restaurants just a short distance away. But honestly, nothing beat starting and ending the day on the dock—sipping coffee in the morning and watching the sunset with dolphins swimming by in the evening.It was peaceful, relaxing, and exactly what we needed. We were genuinely sad to leave and are already looking forward to coming back!Our pup even loved the dolphin watching!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charles D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Steve our host and his place get a “Wow”from me and my wife. Best VRBO we have ever stayed in and we have seen our share. We had mentioned we were in Melbourne to see our new grandson. We had a beautiful baby basket waiting for us at check in! The house was clean and felt newly renovated. He had all the kitchen appliances and our stay was great! Location was perfect for our visits to Indialantic. Thank you Steve!
From the deck.
Sunset from deck.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025