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Strong Haven offers a tranquil retreat with its beautiful river views, historic Craftsman charm, and relaxing atmosphere. Enjoy your morning coffee on the front porch swing or sip wine on the veranda as you watch dolphins and manatees swim by.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Historic Strong Haven a Southern Gem on Indian River -

Relax on the front porch swing while enjoying the view of the beautiful Indian River. Enjoy the river breeze while sipping your morning coffee & watching the sun rise over the river and birds catching their morning fish or sip a glass of wine on the veranda as the Riverboat Queen goes by in the evening. Fish from the river deck or watch missles go up from Cape Canaveral situated right across the river. Enjoy the short stroll or bike along the river road to historic Cocoa Village. In the village enjoy boutiques, restaurants, outdoor jazz, and special events. Only 8 miles or about 15 minutes from world famous Cocoa Beach, Canaveral Pier & Ron Jon Surf shop. 45 minutes along the Beach Line HWY 528 to Orlando tourist attractions yet away from the crowds and traffic. Spend a day farther north in historic St Augustine or Daytona Beach. This historic Craftsman style home has all the southern charm of days gone by yet all the conveniences you will need to have a wonderful vacation. If you are looking for somewhere to make memories with your family and feel the blessings of a peaceful and relaxed atmosphere yet minutes away from sunshine activites, then Strong Haven is for you. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, front veranda and screened porch, deck over the river, fully equipped kitchen, large dining room as well as breakfast room gives everyone room to enjoy their vacation. Watch dolphins or manatees swim the river or listen to the cries of the osprey as they catch fish and eat in the tall pine tree right in front on the river. This is Florida at its natural best.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

In case of hurricane or other natural disasters with any house damage, I reserve right to cancel and refund you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: No eating or drinking in living room

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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 transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Historic Strong Haven a Southern Gem on Indian River
Historic Strong Haven a Southern Gem on Indian River - Cocoa

About the area

Located in Highland Park, a neighbourhood in Cocoa, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and Cocoa Village Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science and Space Coast Iceplex. Travelling with kids? Consider Dinosaur Store and Museum, or check out an event or a game at USSSA Space Coast Complex. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Cocoa travel guide
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Cocoa, FL

What's nearby

  • After you check out Cocoa village, there's a great little slash park for kids, and benches with good views by the park just past the shops.
    Riverfront Park
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • A beautiful day for a walk and the view of the wood bridge to the island at John S. Taylor Park in Largo, Florida.
    Taylor Park
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • PARA28 NASA Logo on Globe at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA. To the left is a painting visible of John F. Kennedy.
    Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
    25 min drive - 32.2 km
  • Cocoa Village Playhouse
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Florida Historical Society Headquarters
    17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, FL (MLB-Orlando Melbourne Intl.)
    31 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Dirty Oar Beer Company
    15 min walk
  • George & Dragon English Tavern
    3 min drive
  • Ryan's Pizza & Pub
    2 min drive
  • Subway
    3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Strong Haven a Southern Gem on Indian River - pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Historic Strong Haven a Southern Gem on Indian River -?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Strong Haven a Southern Gem on Indian River -?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Strong Haven a Southern Gem on Indian River -?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Strong Haven a Southern Gem on Indian River - located?

This family-friendly Cocoa holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Cocoa Village Playhouse, Riverfront Park and Taylor Park. Florida Historical Society Headquarters and Rockledge Regional Medical Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Historic Strong Haven a Southern Gem on Indian River - Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 143 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

8/10 Good

Janet K.

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

Good location

We enjoyed our time. Beautiful view of the river.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

janet t.

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

July 4th Trip

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this beautiful Home. Everything was nearby restaurant's, activities, and shopping. We enjoyed fishing off the dock and from our boat that we docked at the dock in front of the house. Such a wonderful trip we made lots of memories and plan to visit again in the future. Awesome place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Strong Haven

We loved it! Three generations and 10 people stayed here and enjoyed living in history! The house fit everybody comfortably and although over 100 years old has all the modern amenities. Vivian was a great host and always communicated promptly. The house has great views (don’t miss the sunrises) and a great location (walking distance to Cocoa). The kids all want to go back and so do we.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre B.

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

Wonderful House, great stay

The house was great. It was clean and well appointed. Comfortable places to sit, with plenty of seating, indoors and out. Perfect for people that needed a little space to spread out. It was close to a lot. Publix near by (by car). Spent time in Coco Beach Village. We even got to watch a SpaceX launch from the front yard. Next time we are going to use the BBQ. Thank you Vivian for a great stay. Just stay off the pier. Hurricanes really took a toll on it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Herminio M.

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

Historic House

This historic house is charming and cozy, it felt like staying in a New England home combine with the southern vibe of the tropics! The property is located in an attractive and quiet neighborhood, still close to the action of the Cocoa Village community. The balcony was the perfect setting for our family and friends gathering for drinks, appetizers, and conversations along with memories revivals; all this while enjoying the relaxing views of nature and the river. The house was clean, beds were comfortable with soft sheets. Each floor had an ac/heater unit and it worked perfectly to keep the right temperature. Kitchen well equipped with all kind of utensils, pots, pans, 2 coffee makers, toaster etc. I would book this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Suzanne N.

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

Family Christmas Vacation

Overall, we had a nice stay at StrongHaven. This was our 1st stay in a historic home - it was an interesting adventure for us! The showers were small, but that is normal for a historic home - just took some getting used to for us. We enjoyed being able to go down by the river to watch for dolphins - we had one morning where we saw multiple dolphins swimming by and playing - including a mom and baby. That was the best highlight of our trip - so cool to see dolphins in the wild :) It will be beautiful to just hang out on the pier, when the storm damage is fully repaired - crossing our fingers for you that everything goes smoothly with that.We loved the vibe of the front porch and the front porch swing.We did have an issue our first night, but Vivian was very responsive and worked quickly to take care of it. We greatly appreciated it.It was wonderful to take a quick walk downtown and visit the coffee shops. We enjoyed grabbing a coffee and a sweet treat. Had a great time visiting some of the local stores as well.We weWe were able to see the surfing Santas in Cocoa Beach on Christmas Eve Day - lots of people, but it was fun :)The home was well stocked with supplies in the kitchen. Plently of towels, etc for the bathrooms.We didn't have much luck finding beaches with lots of shells, but we did enjoy just hanging out and getting some sun. They were all easy to get to.We had a nice family Christmas vacation.It was nice awayhaoutsunshineiFlChristmas.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great big space for our large family gathering. Checkin was easy & checkout was fine. Woukd a lovelyvsettingvfor a Christmas Family gathering
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor W.

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

Amazing getaway

I absolutely loved this stay! The owner is amazing and probably the best host I’ve had! I recommend this house to everyone and will stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla A.

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

Beautiful comfortable

We absolutely loved our stay at Strong Haven. Vivian is very responsive and gracious host. We are already planning to come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

Peaceful

The house was perfect! The rooms were large yet cozy. The beds were comfy too. The only complaint I have is the pots and pans were not the greatest so we ate out more.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber D.

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

Perfect location for everything

My whole family enjoyed this property! My son loved that we were just across the road from the river, and he spent quite a bit of his free time fishing. My daughter loved that she was able to have her own bedroom space and bathroom (huge plus for a preteen girl!). We loved the location as we were just a short walk or drive from anywhere se needed to go. Vivian was available for anything we needed for the duration of our stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

shelly e.

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

Another successful race weekend

As always strong Gaven is a perfect spot for our group
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

michelle e.

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

Great time at Strong Haven

My family and I enjoyed staying at this beautiful old home with so much history and charm. We loved the porches and especially the dock in the evenings where we saw a dolphin, a manatee and stingrays.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randall S.

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

Property was amazing! Hard to not fall in love with. Host was very nice and responded timely always.

10/10 absolutely my favorite place I’ve been to in America!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valenia S.

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

Beautiful Home!

Beautiful home, very clean and spacious! Great location, with lots to do near by...will definately be back for another stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

shelly e., garner

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

Another Race Weekend Stay

Another perfect experience staying at Strong Haven. Kudos to Vivien for providing and outstanding property!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M.

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

Family Vacation

Everything was awesome! So relaxing and peaceful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Strong haven

Great historic house within walking distance of cocoa. Wonderful views, so much space, great location
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Great stay

We love old houses and Strong Haven is a nice place. Right on the Indian River it was a quiet, nice neighborhood. Just enough modern to be comfortable, and enough originality to be a fun stay. The front porch at sunrise is especially nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

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

Strong Haven

Was a very relaxing place to stay. Loved sitting on the porch watching the river. Got to see a launch and also a dolphin at the dock.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

EDWARD A.

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

Lovely

We had a wonderful time. The house was very charming and well stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

shelly e., garner

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

Race Weekend Getaway

Another wonderful weekend at Strong Haven! The proximity to the race start/finish is perfect. So happy to have found this and look forward to many more years of spending our after Thanksgiving weekend here!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Deshema C.

Family gathering for Wedding and vacation

We loved it a total party of 7 with dinner guest of 15 one night and it was room for everyone comfortably for dinner. We all loved the view and loved the house we will definitely plan to do a stay again ❤
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nicola U., Fort Collins, Colorado

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

It was a wonderful place to stay with lots of character. It was close to lots of activities too

We had a great time relaxing, enjoying the fish and dolphins in the river and local activities. The house was clean and comfortable and had so much character. We loved it. It was perfect for our weekend adventure
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

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

Excellent

Quaint and relaxing
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023