On a small barrier island along the central Florida east coast, Kalena's Kabana offers a tranquil retreat. Unwind in your private pool and sun deck or enjoy short excursions to pristine beaches and local hotspots via golf cart. With top-shelf amenities like a summer kitchen, fire pit, bikes, beach chairs and more you'll feel right at home.
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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4135 sq m
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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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.
Private Beachside Villa 2 minutes to the Beach/River/Bars/Restaurants/Shopping. The Golf Cart add-on provides convenience and fun from our perfect' in town' location. Total Privacy. In the back yard we offer a spacious private pool/sundeck all to yourself. Lovingly designed and managed by a local, only the best will do here. Enjoy this walk-through video to see what we mean.
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Unequalled Kitchen amenities. Summer Kitchen & Courtyard Outside. Golf Cart. Bikes. Fire Pit. Beach Chairs. Cooler and more. Pet Friendly. Netflix. Amazon. Disney+. Cable. Customer service by your local Super/Premier Host.
Welcome to Kalena's Kabana, located on a small barrier island along the central Florida east coast. Our villa is nestled in the premier neighborhood of Melbourne Beach. Enjoy pristine uncrowded beaches, parks, bars, restaurants, and a laid-back community vibe. Melbourne/Orlando Airport and Port Canaveral Cruises are minutes away from this prime location.
During your stay you may simply enjoy the pleasure of relaxing here and taking short excursions around town and the beach in the add-on golf cart, with Sunsets at Melbourne Beach Pier on the river a favorite day's end. The Cart is a unique amenity to our Kabana that guests are thrilled to use.
Inside the Kabana we have gone to great length to provide top-shelf amenities while anticipating your every need. Outside you have a spacious courtyard, a unique sand "beach" with fire pit, and a covered summer kitchen pavilion fully equipped to BBQ. Your outside space extends back from the courtyard along a private path to your own private wooden deck overlooking our oversized salt-water pool. Swim. Sun. Enjoy a cool drink in a lush tropical environment.
Suggested activities include day trips to Orlando theme parks (one hour away), Sebastian Inlet State Park, the Kennedy Space Center (this area is named the "The Space Coast"), and so much more. Check out our guest guidebook for suggestions.
Have a dog or service dog? No worries! They are invited too. Be able to verify your dog has up to date shots along with good flea treatment prior to visiting, and that they are well behaved so they can enjoy a vacation as well. We allow one or two dogs that have a combined weight less than 60 Lbs. We request your pet does not go in the master bedroom as it has thick pile blue carpet, and if you take them to the beach or on a outing that you bathe them and dry them prior to re-entering the kabana.
Please email us if you wish to take advantage of the golf cart or pet lodging at host@kelenaskabana.com. This insures we are ready to serve these requests.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Pool/Spa
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the villa: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Games
Netflix
Streaming services
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Porch/lanai
Laundry
Laundromat nearby
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Guidebooks
Housekeeping on request
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a village
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near the marina
Near the sea
Things to do
Bicycles
Golf
Tennis
Basketball nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Bicycles
Garden
Housekeeping (on request)
Unit size: 1,450 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Pets
Pets are 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
About the area
Located by the sea, this villa is in Beach Estates, a neighbourhood in Melbourne Beach. Historic Rossetter House Museum and Gardens and Barrier Island Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Spessard Holland Golf Course and Melbourne Harbor Marina. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Andy Semnick-Les Hall Baseball Field or Satellite Beach Tennis Center. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling. Visit our Melbourne Beach travel guide
Does Kelena's Kabana - Private Entry - Top-Shelf Amenities have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Kelena's Kabana - Private Entry - Top-Shelf Amenities pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Kelena's Kabana - Private Entry - Top-Shelf Amenities?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Kelena's Kabana - Private Entry - Top-Shelf Amenities?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Kelena's Kabana - Private Entry - Top-Shelf Amenities?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Kelena's Kabana - Private Entry - Top-Shelf Amenities located?
Located in Beach Estates, this villa is within a 15-minute walk of Spessard Holland Golf Course, Melbourne Beach and Spessard Holland Park. Ryckman Park and Indialantic Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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This place is the best! You feel like you're on your own private island with all the beautiful greenery and the sand pit!. Kelen has thought of everything! You just need to pack your swimsuit and that's it. She provides everything you could possibly need and even suggests great food options and provides you a map to get around on the golf cart, which was another great added perk. Absolutly nothing to complain about! We loved it and would recommend for everyone to stay here and will be back for another getaway! See you soon Kelen!
The Kabana is a wonderful retreat. Very private, nice neighborhood and very well maintained. The owner has gone to great lengths decorating this place so visitors feel comfortable and relaxed after their stay. The place is well stocked with everything you will need. The shower is to die for. I highly recommend staying here.
A fantastic stay at Kelena’s Kabana! The property was spotlessly clean and very well equipped. Wonderful goodies provided on arrival (donuts and fresh fruit). The outside space was great and the pool was fantastic. The area is unspoilt and very relaxed. Highly recommended! Thanks very much
From start to finish Kelen the host thought of everything. The unit was very clean and well appointed. The location was just what at we wanted and everything went well.
Highly recommend this rental and who knows, we may be back again since Melbourne is one of favorite places. A hidden gem.
Kelen & Gary have a beautiful place that is bigger than it looks and is in pristine condition. She thought of everything and made the unit so comfortable with lots of thoughtful extra touches. They are the nicest people and I would definitely come back!
A private, peaceful and beautifully landscaped property that provided the winter escape we needed from cold weather. The warm, fragrant air was the first thing I noted when we parked our car in the guest spot. The Kebana was well supplied with everything we needed for our stay and within walking distance to the beach and golf course.
Comfortable accommodations and spa shower. If the weather had been better we definitely would have used the outdoor grill and kitchen with a sitting area in the Florida sand.
Hosts were very responsive when needed and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
There is nothing the hosts didnt think of to make this an
amazing stay. The property is beautifully dercorated and has every ammenity you could possibly need or want. The hosts live on the property and are available to answer any questions or concerns you may have. Kelen left us a welcome basket of Florida oranges to make fresh squeezed juice and cute beach themed doughnuts. Our dog was traveling with us and was very welcomed. The property is in a great location to great dinning options and is within walking distance to the beach. We will 100% stay here again if we are back in the area.
We had a family of four stay for 4 nights. Highly recommend the golf cart to cruise to beach or downtown. We had a great time exploring Melbourne Beach, Cocoa Beach and even St. Augustine one day. We went to local mass, beach, played disc golf, breweries, sports bars for march madness games, etc. The house was perfect. 4 days was max for family of 4 because a little tight but if only 2 we would have stayed a week. We took advantage of outdoor space with grill and fire pit. Even make fresh squeezed OJ in the mornings. Nice spot!
Kelena's Kabana was a wonderful and unique retreat for us while we were visiting our son. This unit was super cute, private, and stocked with everything you could imagine you might need. Gary and Kelen were so friendly and accommodating and made you feel welcome.
The patio and pool area were a beautiful spacous extension of the indoors. We utilized the fire pit, outdoor kitchen and patio every day! The Kabana is very pet friendly and the patio, outdoor kitchen, firepit, and dog potty area are fenced in to keep your pet with you while you are enjoying the outdoors.
A highlight of the week was being able to take the golfcart to the beach and around town. It was so convenient to get to the beach, or to watch the sunset from the Melbourne Beach Pier or Ryckman Park.
We had a wonderful stay and made some great memories!
My husband, , two granddaughters (ages 4 &7), two boys ( pets) and I had a wonderful stay at Kelena’s Kabana. Gary and Kelena couldn’t have been any nicer!
We spent days on the beach, at the pool and drove to Orlando a couple of days to visit the parks while we visited Melbourne. The boys enjoyed evening rides on the golf cart & we loved having the use of it to go to and from the beach. It helped keep our car clean & virtually sand-free. We even got to see a rocket launch while visiting.
The outdoor kitchen area was a nice place to cook and enjoy our meals & it kept the house from getting hot while preparing meals.
The fire pit was a nice touch & was great for enjoying s’mores with the kids.
Kelena and Gary have put so much thought into what one might need while staying there and have taken the comfort of their guests seriously. The kabana was well stocked and so organized!
We very much enjoyed our stay and will certainly visit again!
Seldom do you rent holiday accommodation that feels like a home away from home but this one is absolutely that.Everything that you think you need, but always forget to bring, was provided and Kelen had thought of literally everything.The Kabana was exactly as described and quite honestly the pictures didn’t do it justice it was quite something.The pool and outside spaces were lovely and we used and enjoyed them nearly every day of our 4 week stay. The bikes provided were a lot of fun and the neighbourhood is entirely safe to cycle around which again we enjoyed daily.We never did get round to using the golf cart as we had rented a car for the duration, but we would probably think of using it as an alternative on our next visit as the neighbourhood is ideal for its use and it would make a huge saving financially should we decide to take advantage of its use.Kelen and Gary were lovely and we enjoyed meeting them and they were most welcoming. Their policy is to remain invisible while you are there so that you can enjoy the property as though it were your own. We did however enjoy their company when we did meet up and have come away with the feeling that we met and made a couple of firm friends that we will stay in touch with.We would definitely book again and would have no hesitation in recommending others to do so.
We had a wonderful experience at this Melbourne Beach property and couldn't have asked for a better vacation rental. The amenities were excellent and the house was incredibly well-stocked with everything we needed - from kitchen essentials to linens and beyond. It's clear the owners put a lot of thought into making guests feel at home. We would absolutely stay here again.
This vaca was one of the best short stay we ever. There was not one thing we, left out. The host was amazing, our space was immaculate, with every convivence you could possibly want. I'd give it 10 star if I could Robin
Every detail was unparalleled. Kelena is the absolute best host we’ve ever encountered in our 15 years of visiting VRBOs.We couldn’t need or ask for any more!Would absolutely recommend
We wanted a quiet spot to chill for the week with our own pool and this was perfect. Lovely outdoor spaces and just the right amount of indoor room for our small family. The hosts have put a lot of thought and care into all the little details. Highly recommend and would definitely stay here again.
We totally were impressed with the property, the cleanliness, upkeep and privacy. It was very nice to have our own place yet be by our family members. I will highly recommend Kelena's Kabana to family and friends.
What a great place to stay, looks just as advertised. We could not have asked for better owners than Kelen and Gary, they really care about their guests. Especially liked all the outdoor space, privacy and quiet which is really important to us. We would love to come back.
This place was amazing the pictures don’t do it justice and you didn’t need anything except food if you were to cook. We had access to bikes if we wanted and a golf cart which we used. I would stay there again if I was to come back down.
We had a wonderful stay at Kelen's and Gary's "kabana." It was as advertised. They thought of all the amenities that guests would need for their stay. The place is beautifully decorated and spotless; the kitchen is well-stocked. We enjoyed meeting the sweet owners who were very communicative prior to and during our stay. They also provided suggestions on places to visit and dine at. The beaches were minutes away and had ample parking. We'll be back to visit when our travels take us back to Melbourne Beach!
Our family had an amazing time. If you use their golf cart you have a locals parking sticker. We were able to park at the local beach. The property is clean and beautifully landscaped/decorated. All essentials were provided, even a special towel for my dog. We couldn’t have asked for better accommodations and hope to be back, although we may try to book their larger property that holds 14 next time. Great experience, and just what our family needed!
Victoria C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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Becky
14 July 2022
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What an amazing stay my granddaughter and I had! Our accommodations were spectacular, the information guide was so helpful and guided us through a lot of our stay. The Kabana was stocked with everything you can imagine needing on your vacation. Kelena has absolutely thought of everything. She even left a basket of orange to have fresh squeezed orange juice. It is located right in the middle of some amazing beaches. If you’re looking for a small town feel vacation, this is your place. The locals are incredibly friendly and will help will any of you needs.
We had a phenomenal time staying at Kelena’s Kabana! It was the perfect size for our family of 3 and beautiful inside and out. Everything was super organized and clean - and for folks who traveled in on a plane all of the extras were very much appreciated (beach towels, linens and bath towels, toiletries and kcups, beach chairs, etc)! The outdoor kitchen area is amazing. We were close to the beach and utilized the golf cart to drive there (so fun!) We hung out at the beach, the pool at the Kabana, and spent a day at the Kennedy Space Center (very much recommend)! We also ate a lot of good food - Nini’s Cuban Cuisine, Squid Lips, Little Dos, Sand on the Beach, and for breakfast we liked Sunnyside Cafe. Good ice cream at Moo’s Soft Serve. We will 100% be staying at Kelena’s Kabana again in the future!