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SAND CASTLE: Big beach house. Walk to Beach. Heated Pool in screened pool house.

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Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Exterior
Smart TV, DVD player
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 162550 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

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Satellite Beach, FL
  • Place, Satellite Beach Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Seagull Park Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Kennedy Space Center
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, FL (MLB-Orlando Melbourne Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Satellite Beach

With a stay at this vacation home in Satellite Beach, you'll be by the sea, just steps from Satellite Beach Beach and a 3-minute drive from Seagull Park Beach. .This family-friendly vacation home is 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Cocoa Beach and 10 mi (16.1 km) from Florida Institute of Technology.
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What's nearby

  • Satellite Beach Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Seagull Park Beach - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Cocoa Beach - 12 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • Cocoa Beach Pier - 22 min drive - 15.8 miles
  • Kennedy Space Center - 53 min drive - 42.9 miles

Getting around

  • Melbourne Orlando Intl. Airport (MLB) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Long Doggers - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Mavericks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cadillac Cove - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪cuizine - ‬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.

SAND CASTLE: Big beach house. Walk to Beach. Heated Pool in screened pool house.

Big beach house - Great for a large family group. This beach house is clean, bright, and spacious. There is room for everyone; 8 beds sleeps up to 16 comfortably. 2 kitchens, 2 living rooms, 2 dining areas.

Heated Pool in screened pool house (no bugs!). Picnic table & luxurious chairs in lanai by the pool. Heated Pool is so comfortable year-round. The pool patio has many comfortable chairs to lounge on. The pool lanai (pool patio) with it's huge 7-burner propane grill and picnic table is a great gathering place for lunch and dinner in the fresh air. The lanai (pool patio area) has ceiling fans and lights for enjoyment by the pool side into the evening. And a pool night light glows at night for great ambiance & night swims.

Location - location - location! 2-minute walk across the street to the beautiful white-sand Satellite Beach. From the balcony you can view the ocean & catch lovely sunrises. A one-minute walk to the neighborhood favorite sports bar restaurant "the Sandbar" with their world-famous fish tacos & two doors down from `The Surfin Turtle' ice cream shop (yum!).

The neighborhood is quiet and clean. Very near the beach and conveniences like grocery, coffee shops, and the movies. You are also a 2 minute drive from a nice, large public park on the beach (Pelican Park). This is a great place for sheltered areas at the beach to have a picnic lunch, outdoor shower, and other amenities.

All bedrooms & living rooms have TVs w/Netflix, Hulu & many other channels. Super-fast WiFi.

Welcome booklet lists things to do, places to visit, and great local restaurants.

On-site parking for four vehicles. On site free laundry.

I have a small army of local helpers to make sure your stay comfortable, relaxing and fun. I am also available by phone, email, and text.

Several grocery stores (Publix, WalMart) are nearby. Nearby places of interest:
3-minute drive to movie theater
15-minute drive to Orlando Melbourne International Airport
20-minute drive to Cocoa Beach Pier and Ron Jon Surf Shop.
20 minute drive to USSSA Space Coast Stadium.
40-minute drive to Kennedy Space Center.
50-minute drive to Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.
55-minute drive to Orlando International Airport
55-minute drive to Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando.

Minimum age of 2 or more guests: 25 years old.
Quiet time after 10:00 pm. Please be courteous to the neighbors at all times.

Stay here to relax & have fun!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, 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 keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,550 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Minimum age of 2 or more guests: 25 years old. Quiet time after 10:00 pm. Please be courteous to the neighbors at all times.

Pets

Pets not allowed

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

Property is also known as

438671
"the Sand Castle" generous 2 floor House for Big Family Fun
\"The Sand Castle\" Generous 2 floor house for Big Family Fun

Sand Castle: Family Fun. Walk to Beach, Heated Pool! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 72 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for three families to share while all in town for a reunion. Beach access was stellar and house had plenty of space for us all. Owner was very responsible and accommodating. Would rent again if we all came to the area again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
This house was perfect for our family of 9. Ground floor had 3 bedrooms (king, queen w/ensuite, and full bunkbeds) and full bathroom in hallway. Kitchen was small but very nice and well equipped with everything we needed. Dining room and living room on ground floor was open and great gathering spot. Upstairs has a queen bedroom and a king bedroom, full bathroom, living room, and small kitchen. Upstairs kitchen was very small and dated, but functional. We didn’t use it at all. We always gravitated in the ground floor area. Pool was great! Beach is right across the road. Be patient and carltch the timing of the traffic lights and easy enough to cross. The public beach access only allowed for 1 car and 1 golf cart which equated to us feeling like we had our own private beach. Only 1 other family on beach for 100 yards on either side of us. It was amazing! We had no issues with rocks mentioned in another review. Lots of great restaurants within 10 minutes. Recommend the The Red Crab, Too Cool Cafe and Surfing Turtle Ice Cream were a few of our favorites. Publix and Walmart within 3 miles. Great movie theater with recliner seating within 1/2 mile. Quiet laid back place. Host communicated promptly to any questions throughout our stay. House was clean and exit process was easy. We will definitely be back! Enjoy!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Vacation

The house is exactly what we were looking for, close to the beach and had a great restaurant next door. Beach was very rocky, but we were able to walk down a little and find a spot we could swim. House accommodated our three families only downside was the need to move vehicles as they only wanted two in the driveway, and it was difficult to get bigger vehicles in the small garage.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry M.

Liked: Cleanliness

This Is A Beach House

My wife and I have been visiting Atlantic beaches and their houses since at least as far back as 1966 including the states of North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida. Today, at an age of higher expectations, we expect a good beach house to have the usual amenities of clothes washer/drier, dish washer, multiple TV’s, WiFi, and comfortable bedding. This home had them all and performed well. While there is nothing wrong with a beach home looking to be a story for Southern Beach Home, a good beach home to me should be livable for its setting, that is: beach sand happens, sea shells sometimes appear in unexpected places, furniture is used, but stands up to occasional hard use. We met our host, Richard, at our check-in as he was finishing up a little last minute lawn mowing. He was as amiable and cooperative in person as he had been during our VRBO messaging. Lastly, this home was a slam dunk for it’s location with a short walk to the beach, a short drive to a Publix grocery, and many options for fishing, bird watching, and beach combing. Oh, and have I mentioned the satellite launches and museums to document the nation’s space program. You can’t miss with this genuine Beach House.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Florida fun!

Robert was a great host! His communication was excellent! His house we stayed in was awesome! Clean, roomey, comfortable, convenient to everything and in a nice neighborhood!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rhonda G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sand Castle Satellite Beach

Great place for a larger group. Extremely comfortable beds & well stocked kitchens. Nice bar/restaurant right across the street. My only concern with the location, is the huge rocks & boulders in the surf at the beach area, but the home was perfect for us (9 people). The host is very responsive. We had a fantastic time!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness

50th

Very relaxed Great weather Great family time Well done
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Diane M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Experience

House is ideally located…great for family coming together from three states Great Beach Access to good restaurants
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

nancy m.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Meyers

The pool was perfect for our grandchildren. They spent alot of time in it. The landscape and grounds were immaculately kept. The kitchen extremely well furnished. The proximity to the beach was perfect.The owner, Richard, was easy to deal with and answered questions prior to our arrival promptly. We all had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

We had a great time during our stay in Satellite Beach. The house had plenty of room for our whole family. The pool was great and we spent many hours playing in it. The beach is a short walk away. Unfortunately, we did not get to spend much time at the beach due to the amount of seaweed. So, we were even more thankful to have a pool. We would definitely stay here again, and are planning to next year.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

cynthia B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House for family vacation

This house is great for large extended family gatherings. We loved the large table for meals together and the large sectional sofa. We spent so much time in the pool too. The house is close to the beach but the road was a little busy to get the little ones across. The wagon we brought helped with that. The owner was fantastic with correspondence and very accommodating! We had a wonderful week together!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Property has it all

Property was great. Kids loved the pool and the closeness to the Beach. Owner was very cooperative and answered all our questions leading up to the visit. Would definitely plan another visit to the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay at the “sandcastle”

Great location and house has everything you need to enjoy your stay
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat F.

Pool

Great house for a large family
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alice L.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Plus

We rented this house for the month of March for a multigenerational family. Everything was as the pictures showed and was very clean when we arrived. Richard was a wonderful host, easy to communicate with and quick to respond. There were new linens and plenty of towels and beach towels. Having the washer and dryer was very helpful. The kitchen table was huge; we could all sit down together for meals. Because we were a large group, having the second kitchen upstairs was a bonus. Very close to the beach and we loved the little Mexican restaurant across the street. We had a lovely time. Thank you Richard.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Beth H.

Needs a deep cleaning

While some updates have been made, there’s quite a few areas that need some attention. The air vent (ceiling) in the kitchen/dining area is filthy. The bathrooms are in serious need of updating. 1 of the sinks leaks. It wasn’t clear from the listing that the upstairs area is separate & could potentially be rented by a different group at the same time. The location is not the greatest. Having said all that, the owner was very responsive & helpful. The pool was great!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness

40th Birthday trip

We had 11 of us stay at the house and it never felt like there were 11 of us. The house was a great set up and awesome location! We had ages from 70 years old to 5 years old. Everyone had someone to do. The Property owner was incredibly responsive. If we had any questions, we would message through the app and within seconds we had a response. It was THE best vacation!! We went to Universal and Kennedy Space Center during the trip. We are all talking about doing the trip again and hopefully this location will be available again because it was perfect. Definitely felt like home away from home. Thank you Richard for providing such a wonderful place for my family to enjoy sometime together.!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine E.

Fabulous location! Responsive host

This home was the perfect place to celebrate my dad's 90th birthday! Twelve family members easily accommodated with the perfect living room and dining area for a large gathering. The heated pool was a great area for a family hang out at after a busy day. The location is close to the beach with easy access to nearby attractions and activities. Definitely recommend this home. Our only concern was with cleanliness . While bathrooms and the kitchen were cleaned well, some other areas needed closer attention. The bedding was questionable so we washed prior to use. Concerns about the ability to keep the house clean during the stay ( a week long with two crawling infants) with just a broom and dustpan was quickly addressed by the host. My family had a wonderful week and really enjoyed our stay at this property
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Krista P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Satellite Beach House

The satellite beach house was very nice and big for our family of 12 and there was enough room for all of us. We all absolutely loved the pool and even though the weather was a little cold, the pool was nice and warm so we were able to continue to have a lot of fun! The only thing we did not like about the location of this house is the description of the beach being right across the road does not disclose how busy that road was. Yes the beach is right across the road, however, that road was an extremely busy road to cross which was extremely difficult to do with the young children we had. Other then the busy road we absolutely loved everything else! Richard was very quick to respond with anything we needed and very attentive! Thank you Richard! We loved the house and pool, we loved the private beach, and we loved swimming in the ocean. There were also convenient stores and restaurants close by! We would book this house and location again in the future! Thank you for letting us stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family house!

We had an extended family group of 7 for Christmas. There was plenty of space with the upstairs being nicely separated. Very comfortable with everything you need. Great location. The host told us everything we needed to know. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

abigail. p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Christmas

The pool was great even in cold weather. It was wonderful for a family with multiple generations.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Terry P.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location!

We had a great vacation! The location of this house is great! It is close to the beach and within walking distance of some stores and restaurants. We feel this would be a perfect vacation spot had the house been clean. All sheets and blankets had to be washed by us upon noticing they were not clean. Beds, floors, carpets, and tables had visible crumbs and spots and appear to have not been wiped down between guests. Laundry room and pool area dirty. Pool was cloudy and many bugs floating in water. Trash, seaweed, and sand still all around from last guest. Website proclaims at least 24 hours between guests, this was not the case as guests left that morning. We felt this house would be a great vacation spot had it been cleaned and taken care of. *From a business stand point: throw away and replace- stained sheets, towels, & blankets (no one wants to sleep/use something with gross stains on it), pool area- throw away pool accessories that are gross chewed up over used and falling apart, laundry room- gross (sand every where, trash, unorganized and just disgusting) change the doors on the washer and dryer- they are movable- doing any laundry in there is ridiculous the doors are backwards, bathrooms- need new shower curtains they are moldy, no hand soap we had to go buy some, all surfaces should be wiped with disinfectant / bleach between guests- multiple places you could see were not wiped down at all between guests
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrice B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Home for a Large Family Vacation

We just returned from a wonderful family vacation at the Sand Castle. We had a group of 15 people, ranging in age from 9 months to 66. Was nice to have a high chair provided for the baby. The home is spacious, and the furniture and beds were comfortable. Lower level: 1 King, 1 Queen, Bunk room, a pullout sofa in the living room, 2 bathrooms with showers. Upper level: 1 King, 1 Queen, 1 full bath, a pullout sofa, and a kitchenette! We never felt cramped. Plenty of room to spread out and also spaces for privacy. We especially appreciated having a very large dining room table on the lower level for big family meals and used the dining room table on the upper level to do a large crossword puzzle. It was great having two refrigerators on the property. The TVs all had Netflix, etc. We loved the furniture and that there are two desks on the property for people who needed to do a little work while on vacation. WiFi was fast! The kitchen is extremely well stocked. We never ran out of silverware or plates, glasses, plenty of pots and pans, knives, etc. The highlight for us was the screened-in saltwater pool -- large enough for the whole group to have fun. Pool toys were provided. Six beach towels were provided, but we had local family bring more beach towels as we were all swimming and needed more than six. We used the gas grill and played card games on the picnic table next to the pool. We also enjoyed the Mexican restaurant and ice cream stand just across the street. Publix is close and Costco is just 15 min away. The beach is a short walk from the front door. Crossing A1A was not a problem. I had to contact the host, Richard, for a small issue with the upstairs toilet, and he sent someone out the next morning. The host is very responsive and wants everyone to have a 5-star experience, and we did! Thank you for sharing your home with us, Richard. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lee N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for a large Group

This was perfect for a large family beach vacation, with 6 adults and 5 children, ages 3 to 12. The house was clean, well provisioned, with plenty of storage and the furniture was comfortable and very kid friendly! The huge dining table easily accommodated all of us which I loved. All appliances worked as they should and we had no issues with anything during our week stay. The beach access is great and the beach itself was not at all crowded. Crossing A1A to reach the beach poised no problem, but if you are afraid to cross without a light, it is a short walk (guesstimate = about 2 blocks)to a proper pedestrian crossing. We thoroughly enjoyed the large pool after each day at the beach. And, we were able to view 2 rocket launches clearly from the beach which thrilled my grandkids. I highly recommend this property for a wonderful beach vacation
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renata I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very good summer

Great location with all the amenities, walking distance to the beach, enough room for my group, cover patio with and screened pool. There was also a volleyball court by Pelican Park that we have a lot of fun at. Richard was a great communicator and helped answer all the questions along the way.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022