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Melwood · Charming 2/1 Cottage near River · 9 min to Beach

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Exterior
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
TV, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

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Melbourne, FL
  • Melbourne Harbor Marina
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Holmes Regional Medical Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Florida Institute of Technology
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Melbourne, FL (MLB-Orlando Melbourne Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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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.

Melwood · Charming 2/1 Cottage near River · 9 min to Beach

Relax at this unique bohemian riverside getaway.
The cottage is on a quiet street on a large lot shared with the main house. Just East of the lot you have private access to the riverside.
Just 3 minutes from Downtown Melbourne which houses the Henegar Center for the Arts, the Melbourne Civic Theatre and a variety of shops, art galleries and restaurants. About 9 minutes from the closest beach access.
Light-sleepers should note that railroad tracks are within half a mile.
Click the listing title or "Book Now" button for more details!
The two bedrooms are divided by a common bathroom. Each bedroom and the living room space have independent mini-split AC units for your comfort.

Guest Access/Interaction:
Guest may gain access to the house anytime after check-in with deadbolt code. The house is setup completely for guest use and everything in the house is accessible to guests with the exception of a locked laundry room utility closet. We provide self check-in so we will not meet in person unless the need arises. The listing is setup exclusively for guest use. We are just a message/call away if you need assistance or suggestions of things to do in the area!

Neighborhood:
Centrally located Old Florida neighborhood one mile south of Downtown Melbourne.

Other things to note:
For authorized pets we charge $20/night up to $500 per pet. Please contact us for approval.
We have a Mr. Coffee 6 cup traditional drip coffee maker.
The thermostat has a lower limit of 69 degrees to prevent the unit from freezing.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Riverview Park. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and a patio in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and patio
  • 5 minutes by foot from Riverview Park and a 4-minute drive from Florida Institute of Technology
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Pedro and Laura Machin

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near the sea
  • On a river

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

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Melwood · Charming 2/1 Cottage near River · 9 min to Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heaven's Gate Escape E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy home, great location, well appointed
We were amazed by the great location and comfort of this cozy home. We had an easy walk along the river just out our front door. The home has a spacious, well-appointed, fenced in back yard that was perfect for our dog to play and great for us to hang out in. Minutes from shopping, dining and a short drive to the beach. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

chris l., Davie, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden gem in paradise
Enjoyed my stay. Beautifully decorated with a "Keys" theme. Pups loved the back yard lots of room to run around and play. Met the owner we watched our three pups play. Sandy and Sonic gave the area two paws up. Ocean air, gentle breeze off the beaten path. Pedro and Laurie are great hosts helping me with any question I had. If you would like a quiet relaxing get away you have found it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick vaca
Great place to stay! Worked perfect for us visiting family in Cocoa Beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa C., Centerville, Massachusetts

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming cottage
We enjoyed a short stay. Very cute and charming cottage. Owners were very responsive with questions. Easy checkin/checkout. Very clean and comfortable. Note this property is not on the river, which was kind of confusing due to some of the photos on the listing. You can take a short walk around the block which is nice but there is no river access (private property.) we took a day trip over the bridge and had. Really nice day on Indiatlantic beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica B., Howell

Liked: Cleanliness
Melbourne Stay
Perfect little cottage for our short stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard b., ORLANDO -FLORIDA-USA.

Liked: Cleanliness
Palm bay
Rented a nice home for the night, quiet neighborhood,clean and cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

alex s.

Liked: Cleanliness
quiet and relaxing
Thank you for having us we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy/Charming
It was a lovely cozy/charming little house. I was able to enjoy and get work done. I met the owner's who went above and beyond to my stay more enjoyable by providing resources and information. There is a train noise but it didn't bother me. I will rent the place again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stanley P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason C., Breckenridge

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Cute little house with a massive backyard. Great location close to downtown Melbourne.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Al A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Work-ation get away
We needed a place to stay for a short 3 day work assignment. We decided to try VRBO as hotels/motels are a hassle. Melwood Cottage will absolutely not disappoint! Very tastefully decorated, very interesting books to read from local history to herbal gardening, surfing, etc. It is plenty roomy, very fresh and clean in a very quiet neighborhood. The kitchen is well appointed with utensils, cookware, all the basics plus extras. The main bed was comfortable and there is also a second bedroom with a day bed but we did not use that room. It is nice that they allow you to use the laundry although we did not need to. Don't hesitate or wait to book if you want a very charming home away from home get away!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keth H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Melbourne
Comfortable and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot
Great sight centrally located to our visit in a quiet neighborhood, with everything we needed. Loved having the washer and dryer available for use! Great host communication
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage
Nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and great neighborhood! Short walk to river!
Mom had a great time for her birthday, and glad there was a grill out back! Loved the area and close to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very cute and cozy
I came here for a little getaway by myself and absolutely loved it. The house was so cute, clean, and comfortable. The hosts were responsive and checked in to see if I needed anything. I would definitely stay here again. The only negative was the train horns but nothing they can do about that.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave K.

Liked: Cleanliness
As advertised.
Very cozy, hosts were super available - I didn’t have any issues, I just let them know when I arrived and left. I also inquired about extending my stay and I wound up not needing to but the y responded immediately. Great spot. Beds were comfy, AC frosty, it was great! Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Florida Tech student
We had a great time staying at the house while touring Florida Tech with my graduate student. Perfectly located, super quiet street & cute, clean house! Loved the close proximity to everything. Thank you ~ we look forward to visiting again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Little Cottage!
This was our third time staying in this cute little cottage! We absolutely love staying there and we will again in the fall! There was one thing that blew our minds though, and this is just a little reminder for folks that stay in the Melbourne area... There was a rocket launch and we didn't know what all the shaking and banging noises were at first! Then disappointed that we didn't see it! We love it there!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable small house for a getaway
The house was neat and clean, easy to access. We enjoyed everything about it with the exception of the missing river views. The listing indicating “outdoor dining” with river views was deceptive and was a big reason we chose the house. Our family enjoys dropping a kayak in the river in the evening, sitting out and watching the kids paddle around and despite requesting information about the suitability for this, there was no confirmation or denial that it would work. It turns out, you can’t see the river and going to the area pictured in the listing seems invasive to the home in the front of the property. It just wasn’t what we expected from the listing. Otherwise, the house was fine - clean, well stocked, and worked for sleeping. We enjoyed the beaches nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A quick get away
Very clean and comfortable, very restfull.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregg J., RHODE ISLAND

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter Trip
This property is very comfortable and centrally located. Good value, I would stay again!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short time in Melbourne
Our arrival time was in the middle of the night, the owner had left the lights on making the home easy to find and feeling very comfortable. Home was decorated in a south Florida vibe that was fun and relaxing. Thank you Pedro
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hosts were very helpful
We had a problem partly through our stay (no fault of the host or property) and the host worked with us to find the perfect solution in a very timely and helpful manner. Greatly appreciated their help in making our stay perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024