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TipSea Turtle Retreat, island cottage with pool in the heart of Melbourne Beach!

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Exterior
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Smart TV
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 12251 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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Melbourne Beach, FL
  • Popular LocationMelbourne Beach4 min walk
  • Popular LocationIndialantic Beach19 min walk
  • Popular LocationFlorida Institute of Technology11 min drive
  • AirportDaytona Beach, FL (DAB-Daytona Beach Intl.)94 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.

TipSea Turtle Retreat, island cottage with pool in the heart of Melbourne Beach!

New to the market, the TipSea Turtle Retreat is a completely remodeled 1930's pool home with elements of eclectic character. Location Location Location!!
Park your car once you arrive to TTR and you won't need it until you have to leave the island. We have a new rear gate access to plaza shops, restaurants and grocery store steps away. Walk to the beach, restaurants, shops, library, park, tennis courts, Indian River Lagoon, amazing sunsets, fishing pier, bait shop, surf shop, historic landmarks and much more all with in 3 blocks. Locals refer to this area as the "Golden Triangle" because it is the only neighborhood you do not have to cross A1A to get to the beach:) You are about 300ft to the beach, turtles and surf! The home was designed for vacationers in mind with 4 of the bedrooms having their own brand new on-suite bathrooms. We also have our own pool with plenty of outdoor lounge space to enjoy the beachside atmosphere. Stroll to the beach with your morning coffee to watch the spectacular Atlantic Ocean sunrises and waves crashing or in the evening stroll to the river to watch the beautiful sunsets! The variety of walkable restaurants are incredible, from casual ocean front dining at Sands on the Beach to more sophisticated, Dijon's Steak and Lobster House with a fabulous piano bar. We are excited to share this home with you to enjoy the peaceful small beach town atmosphere at your doorstep! No pets allowed for this property. We do have an option to heat the spa tub attached to the pool.

Property manager

Patricia La Gala

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Fenced private pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Blender
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching 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

  • Unit size: 2700 sq ft (251 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Responsible adult must accompany children in pool

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, a first aid kit 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

About the area

Melbourne Beach

Located in Melbourne Beach, this cottage is in the city centre and on a river. Sea Turtle Preservation Society Melbourne Beach and Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden and Andretti Thrill Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Brunswick Harbor Lanes and Fun Town. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Melbourne Beach - 4 min walk
  • Ryckman Park - 8 min walk
  • Indialantic Beach - 19 min walk
  • Holmes Regional Medical Center - 8 min drive
  • Florida Institute of Technology - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Melbourne, FL (MLB-Orlando Melbourne Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks - 4 min drive
  • Long Doggers - 4 min drive
  • Moo's Soft Serve - 4 min drive
  • Cafe Surfinista - 3 min drive
  • Naoki Japanese Cuisine - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does TipSea Turtle Retreat, island cottage with pool in the heart of Melbourne Beach! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is TipSea Turtle Retreat, island cottage with pool in the heart of Melbourne Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at TipSea Turtle Retreat, island cottage with pool in the heart of Melbourne Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at TipSea Turtle Retreat, island cottage with pool in the heart of Melbourne Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is TipSea Turtle Retreat, island cottage with pool in the heart of Melbourne Beach! located?

This family-friendly Melbourne Beach cottage is located on the riverfront, within a 10-minute walk of Melbourne Beach and Ryckman Park. Indialantic Beach and Spessard Holland Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

melissa u.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family get away
The Tipsea Turtle Retreat was awesome! It had everything you needed for a beach trip vacation right down to chairs and umbrellas. The pool made it nice to relax in after the beach. The house was fully stocked with everything you could imagine needing. It was spacious, clean and comfortable. It was just steps away from the beach and with the golf cart it made it easy to get around. The beachside market was filled with unique food and items. I would definitely recommend staying there.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Graduation weekend
Great place for family get together
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Training Getaway Base
The property was a great home base to stay at for our families as we came down to enjoy spring break and watch our boys play baseball. Had everything we could need. Clean, lots of spaces to congregate or get away for some privacy both in and outdoors. Stores and restaurants within steps out the back door and the beach within a block out the front. Thanks for everything.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elyse D.

Liked: Cleanliness
50th Wedding Anniversary
It is clear that the owners of TipSea Turtle Retreat have thought of everything you might need - from beach towels to pool toys to puzzles and TVs in every room. The convenience of having bathrooms in nearly every room helped our large family of 11 (ages 2 to 71) feel like we had the space we needed. We loved being able to walk out the back gate to the local grocery store, Sunnyside Cafe for breakfast, the beach, and the Sand on the Beach restaurant to celebrate my parents’ 50th anniversary. Dean was attentive and incredibly helpful with any questions we had. We booked the house nearly a year and a half before our vacation and it was worth the wait.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Place to Slow Down
5 🌟 isn’t enough for this perfect beachside retreat. We have been coming to Florida from central New York for a weeks vacation for over 10 years. This home & this location are the best we have ever experienced. Our family of 4 stayed here with 2 other families (total of 11) and we had plenty of room to be together as well as find quiet space if we needed to. We spent many hours sitting outside by the pool, under the outdoor kitchen structure, and by the outdoor fire pit. Even though this house is very close to the highway, it was very quiet. The house is nestled in the sweetest neighborhood and once our cars were parked we had little need to drive anywhere else. The market is darling and every meal we had at a restaurant within walking distance was excellent. The people in the neighborhood are so friendly. We met many locals while down at the beachside park playing sand volleyball or just swinging while overlooking the ocean. With spectacular sunrises at the beach and breathtakingly beautiful sunsets at the park by the river, we were surrounded by total peace and beauty. The park by the river within walking distance offers a great playground and sport courts. The piano bar directly across the street from there was amazing. Location location location AND a well equipped vacation home made our week stay in Florida memorable. We have little need to look for anywhere else to stay in Florida. We simply loved it at the Tipsy Turtle and hope to be back again!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Bowl Get together
The place is perfect for our get together. Everyone had a great time. Owner was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven S., Las Vegas, NV

Liked: Cleanliness
Best of the Best!
The best place you could ever stay in Florida! Clean, spacious, comfortable, and clean!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tami D.

Liked: Cleanliness
60 year old
we enjoyed our time in your house, everything you can think of was there, close to beach, shopping, all within walking distance. Very spacious as we had 11 60-year-olds, and we all had our own space. the beach is so close we got up at 3am to watch the space x launch from the beach. the outdoor kitchen area was a bonus for us. Definitely will consider your place again. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Enmanuel O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect beach house
The house is very spacious, nicely decorated, big kitchen and well equipped. Beds are very comfortable, rooms are spacious. Perfect pool size. There is a nice kitchen/bar on the back yard. The walk to the beach is really short and easy to access
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

jenn h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Locations and Tons of Room
Great Place. We loved the location and all the areas for children and adults to spread out.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023