About this rental
The ideal snowbird retreat. Enjoy the relaxation of life on the river. Wake every morning to the sight of dolphins playing in the river, pelicans diving for a fish, wild peacocks strolling across the yard, and very frequently, a rocket arcing across the sky.
This 3000+sf 4/3 on the Banana River is located on over a half-acre, shaded by Spanish moss-draped oaks. Just remodeled and newly furnished, this seasonal rental offers a modern organic interior with tons of natural light through floor-to-ceiling windows, sliders, and skylights.
Lounge on a down-filled sectional in the great room to watch your favorite shows on a 55" smart TV, or sit in the comfy swivel chairs & enjoy the view. The spacious patio, accessible through wall-to-wall sliders, creates an inviting indoor/outdoor living space.
The minimalist kitchen is graced with natural quartzite counters and backsplash, all new appliances, including an electric range, an island oven, a built-in microwave, a counter-depth refrigerator, a dishwasher, and a wine cooler.
Giant picture windows in the master bedroom offer serene river views. Grab a book & relax on the chaise. Step through the full-light French doors to the master patio. The spacious ensuite master bath gives you the choice of a soaking tub and a dual showerhead walk-in shower.
The second master has ensuite access to the guest bath, in a Scandinavian modern style, with a black marble floating vanity, backlit LED mirror, and wood-look tile shower with an ample river view.
The remaining two bedrooms (one of which is used as an exercise room) share a Jack ‘n Jill bath with dual sinks in a carerra marble-topped vanity and shower with both rain shower and handheld shower heads.
A perfect setting for a relaxing retreat.
Rates are under the drop down menu; they include utilities, lawn care, and a monthly cleaning service.
Unique Benefits
- Riverfront location
- Feels secluded but stores and restaurants minutes away
- Located in a wildlife sanctuary
- Surrounded by centuries-old oaks
- Newly remodeled
- Newly furnished
Area Information
A little-known treasure, South Merritt Island is a narrow island between the Banana and Indian Rivers. This location, south of Pineda Causeway and north of Mathers Bridge, is among the most sought-after neighborhoods in Brevard County. A wildlife sanctuary, it's home to Peacocks, Blue Herons, Egrets, Ibis, Osprey, Woodpeckers, Blue Jays, Bald Eagles, various ducks and waterfowl. At its narrowest point, it is less than the width of a football field. It widens out further north, eventually becoming Cape Canaveral. South Tropical Trail is a favorite path for bikers and a stroll down the trail at sunset is always a visual feast.
The lush landscape, with old oaks and beautiful homes, feels away from it all, but is just five minutes from shops and services on the mainland and the barrier islands beaches of Satellite Beach, Cocoa Beach, and Cape Canaveral.
Florida’s Space Coast is an ideal setting where you can find uncrowded beaches, great boating, fishing, and water sports, nature trails, shopping, and fine dining. The Melbourne regional airport is 20 minutes away, the Orlando airport is less than an hour away and Orlando theme parks (Disney, Epcot, Universal etc. are about an hour away.
Favorite Places To Eat
River Rocks, fine riversie dining, US 1, Rockledge
Docks, casual riverside exterior of River Rocks, separate menu from interior, live music weekends
Cedars Cafe, Middle Eastern Cusiine, Melbourne
Goombays, A1A Satellite Beach, casual dining, live music weekends
Fat Snooks, fine dining, Cocoa Beach
Thai Hana, Viera
Asian Time, Suntree
Seaside Florida Grill, fine dining, Satellite Beach
Cuisine, fine dining, Satellite Beach
PIneda Inn, casual riverside dining, live music weekends
Inside Scoop
Fun places to walk around, with shops, restaurants & music:
Cocoa Village
Eau Gallie Arts District
Out door shopping mall:
The Avenue in Viera
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Rates
Rate Period | Nightly | Weekend Night | Weekly | Monthly | Min Stay |
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Sep 23 - Oct 31 2024 | $300 | $8,450 | 30 nights | ||
Nov 01 2024 - Feb 28 2025 | $325 | $325 | $9,300 | 30 nights |
Fees:
Cleaning: $300
Tax Rate: 10%
Notes:
Only stays of 30 days or more.
Price includes cable, wifi, and all utilities as well as grounds maintenance and monthly cleaning service. (More frequent cleaning can be arranged.) Direct bookings require references, photo ID, and $750 refundable security deposit. Rental agreement must be signed 7 days prior to check-in.
No smoking, no pets, no parties.
Certified service animals must be disclosed at booking & must never be left unattended.
There is a Ring video doorbell for your protection.
Please feel free to contact the host with any questions.
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Hosted by Kat Smith
Member since 2024
About the owner: I'm a writer working in the entertainment industry. A military brat, I moved to the Space Coast as a child.
Why this property? Merritt Island is a wonderful microclimate known only to locals, where sprawling old oaks canopy the road and Spanish moss glitters in the sunset. Mango and avocado orchards once dominated the island (and you can still buy them from neighbors in season). Now the island, connected to the beaches and mainland by a drawbridge at one end and a causeway at the other, the island is now a prime real estate spot for expensive homes.
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