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Rocket & Nature Lovers! Vintage European Cottage in a lush Florida Setting

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, stereo
Exterior
Smart TV, stereo

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Mims, FL
  • Cape Canaveral National Cemetery
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Space View Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Canaveral National Seashore
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

At the Center of it All!

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (134)
The price is €218
for 1 home
includes taxes & fees
7 May - 8 May
At the Center of it All!

About this property

Entire place

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

Rocket & Nature Lovers! Vintage European Cottage in a lush Florida Setting

The best of ALL worlds...including outer space!
Vintage charm abounds in this roomy, 2-story mini-chateau. Set on 3 ac. of botanical, park-like grounds with a soothing tropical waterfall and a sky-high view of awesome rocket launches.

Updated but still definitely quirky (not a modern, granite countertop kitchen industrial-style loft) and really not a cookie-cutter cottage...it was the original house on the property before a NASA couple built the adjacent main house. An eclectic mix of boho + collected antiques gives all the warm fuzzies...and a vintage clawfoot tub keeps you soaking in them.

There are 2 bedrooms with beds in each + a full-sized mattress & air mattress that can be used for additional sleepers. There’s a bathroom on each level and washer & dryer upstairs.

It's a WOW! from the driveway and whether you're soaking in the sunshine streaming through the French doors that open to the Juliette balcony or chilling around a little fire in the fire pit, many memories will be yours for the collecting.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Indian River Preserve Golf Club. Features include laundry facilities. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Services include babysitting
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 5 minutes by car from Cape Canaveral National Cemetery and 7 minutes from Indian River Preserve Golf Club
As a guest of this cottage, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Scottsmoor cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Tracy Whipple

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Meal delivery service

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)

General

  • Composting
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • 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 private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
Note from host: Events require fee/prior clearance.
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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.

Rocket & Nature Lovers! Vintage European Cottage in a lush Florida Setting Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C., Hamilton NJ

Liked: Cleanliness

A Soft Place to Land

We had a sudden death in our family and needed a place to stay while we took care of final arrangements. We were so fortunate to find this property at the last minute that accommodated our family. Tracy was so gracious and kind, greeting us upon arrival. The home is secluded, beautiful, quiet, and very comfortable. It was the perfect place to hang out and decompress at the end of each day. We will forever be grateful to have found this little gem. We will definitely stay here again during happier times. It's the perfect place for whatever brings you to Florida.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving Stay

Beautiful Place! Nice and quiet! Plenty of room and very cozy. Safe area as well. Tracy and her husband are amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Secluded Perfect Stay

We absolutely loved our visit! Good communication and perfect accommodations. We will likely be returning our next visit to the area. Peaceful and relaxing getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

August G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

Great place to wait for rocket launches, but no visibility from the property itself. Wonderful experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable with Charm

The location of the property is back from the road giving great privacy. The home is large clean. The decoration's are charming and the property manager was informative.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and Convenient

This quaint cottage is in a great location and very quiet neighborhood, perfectly situated for our photography/nature excursions to Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge and Orlando Wetlands. We also paid our respects at the nearby Cape Canaveral National Cemetery. The bed was super comfy, the large walk-in shower a plus for a bad hip, we spent a couple of warm afternoons on the back patio, and it was nice to have the washer/dryer. Some of the basics (pots, oven ware) in the kitchen were a bit worn. We would stay here again and recommend to friends visiting the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

carol m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden Gem!

Wonderful, quaint and quiet! Our family stayed over Thanksgiving and had such a good time! There are great local businesses to explore; from food to a flea market, from Edgewater to Titusville. And don't forget the Refuge. Our host was awesome, the house was clean and comfortable and we are coming back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Getaway

Tracy was a wonderful host! Everything was neat and clean and fur babies enjoyed it also. We will definitely be back. Thanks for a lovely time😁🐾
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay G.

Liked: Cleanliness

A “Peace” of Paradise

We cannot say enough wonderful things about this cottage. It was the perfect landing spot as we explored New, Smyrna Beach and Blue Spring State Park. From campfires to rocket ships, it was an experience we will never forget!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Carol B.

Peaceful Getaway

So quiet and such an interesting historical home. The decor was cool and we loved how quirky the property was. My husband really appreciated how he couldn't hear any traffic. And he has traffic radar. We loved that we could have our dog there, and he had a great time exploring the large yard. We had a lovely stay, thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Noelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cottage

Literally the cutest house ever you’ll love the garden cottage core vibe, super clean and comfy. Plenty of room for a group. Tracy was great with communication and making sure we had everything we needed prior to arrival. Would book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis G.

Liked: Cleanliness

florida

Great Host! Great Property.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luc

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Très propre spacieux et agréable Un peut loin de tout
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024