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Historic Melbourne Retreat Near River and Dining

House in Melbourne, FL

6 guests·3 bedrooms·2 bathrooms
4.8 · 9 reviews

Why you'll love this stay

Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living

Private deck and fenced yard invite relaxed evenings by the breeze.

Location & Accessibility

Location & Accessibility

Steps from Indian River Lagoon access; walkable to downtown Melbourne.

Style & Comfort

Style & Comfort

Bright historic interiors meet modern comforts and central air.

Property details

Stay in the heart of historic Melbourne at this bright home with easy access to downtown, the riverfront, and the beach. Full of natural light, it is an inviting base for relaxing stays and coastal getaways. This home offers: ✨ 3 Comfortable bedrooms 🍳 Spacious full kitchen 🔥 Cozy fireplace lounge 🌿 Private deck and fenced yard 🚗 Easy on-site parking 📍 Close to downtown, river, and beaches Perfect for couples, families, or small groups seeking a stylish, well-located escape. The Property: Highlights: - Outdoor Living: Private deck with outdoor seating, fenced backyard, outdoor furniture, and grill setup for relaxing evenings. - Kitchen & Dining: Fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, coffee maker, ice maker, cookware, spices, and dining table for shared meals. - Living & Entertainment: Open living room with comfortable seating, TV, decorative fireplace, board games, and a laptop-friendly workspace. - Comfort & Convenience: Central air conditioning and heating, ceiling fans, washer and dryer, linens, towels, cleaning products, iron, hangers, extra pillows and blankets, and ample clothing storage. Extras: - Family-friendly setup with child-friendly essentials. - Enhanced safety features including smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, fire extinguisher, and first aid kit. - Private entrance with contactless check-in for a seamless arrival experience. Sleeping Arrangements: Bedroom 1: Double Bed Bedroom 2: Queen Bed Bedroom 3: King Bed Parking: Please park on the grass in front of the white gate on the property. There is space in the gravel driveway for two cars. The Location: 🌊 Indian River Lagoon waterfront access (steps away) 🏙 Historic Downtown Melbourne (walk or 0.7 miles) 🌴 Downtown restaurants & shops (5 minutes) 🏖 Melbourne Beach & Atlantic Ocean (10 minutes) 🌿 Ballard Park (5 minutes) 🎨 Eau Gallie Arts District (4 miles) ✈️ Melbourne Orlando International Airport (4 miles) 🏫 Florida Tech (3 miles) 🦁 Brevard Zoo (17 miles) 🚀 Kennedy Space Center (60 minutes) Parties and Events Parties and events are only permitted with prior request and approval. Unauthorized events may result in immediate removal from the property, a $1,000 penalty, and additional charges. Cancellations Minimum Booking Age The primary guest must be at least 25 years old. Exceptions may be considered with additional requirements. Registered Guests Only Only guests listed on the reservation are permitted on the property. Undisclosed guests may result in fines. No Smoking Indoors Smoking inside the home is strictly prohibited. Violations incur a $1,500 fee plus ozone treatment costs and any associated lost revenue. Quiet Hours Quiet hours are observed from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM. Noise complaints or violations may result in a fine equal to one night's stay. Check-Out Time Standard check-out is 10:00 AM. Unauthorized late check-outs may result in extra charges and possible removal from the property. Pet Policy Pets are allowed on the premise provided it has been disclosed ahead of time and a pet fee has been paid. Please keep dog on a leash in public spaces, and clean up after your pet.  Shared Property This property is part of a shared space, with another home located next to this unit that may be rented to other guests during your stay. While both units are completely separate, the outdoor areas may be shared. Accessibility Please note that stairs are required to access the home. Security Deposit or Damage Waiver After booking, guests must choose between a non-refundable damage waiver or a refundable security deposit placed as a temporary hold on your credit card. The selected option will be confirmed after booking and applied prior to check-in .

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

What’s included

  • Parking

    Parking

  • Washer

    Washer

  • Dryer

    Dryer

  • Air conditioning

    Air conditioning

  • Heating

    Heating

  • Pets allowed

    Pets allowed

  • Kitchen

    Kitchen

  • Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi

Guest reviews

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Krystal

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August 2026

We enjoyed our stay in this charming century-old home in downtown Melbourne. The location right on the water is beautiful, and the house has a lot of character with tasteful décor throughout. There are several comfortable seating areas, making it easy to relax, and the kitchen is very well stocked with cookware, dishes, and silverware if you plan to cook during your stay. There were a few downsides worth noting. The king bed mattress was extremely firm and wasn't very comfortable for us. Storage space was also limited, with very little closet space for unpacking. We also encountered fire ants in the kitchen, which was disappointing. Overall, it's a unique and attractive historic home in a great location with plenty of amenities, but addressing the mattress comfort, storage, and pest issue would make for a much better guest experience.

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Adam

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July 2026

We had a great stay, and would very highly recommend this stay for anyone coming into town. Lots of little details around the house show how much the hosts care about your experience, and they were super communicative throughout. Great find, will probably try to stay again next time we’re in town!

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Krystal

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July 2026

We enjoyed our stay in this charming century-old home in downtown Melbourne. The location right on the water is beautiful, and the house has a lot of character with tasteful décor throughout. There are several comfortable seating areas, making it easy to relax, and the kitchen is very well stocked with cookware, dishes, and silverware if you plan to cook during your stay. There were a few downsides worth noting. The king bed mattress was extremely firm and wasn't very comfortable for us. Storage space was also limited, with very little closet space for unpacking. We also encountered fire ants in the kitchen, which was disappointing. Overall, it's a unique and attractive historic home in a great location with plenty of amenities, but addressing the mattress comfort, storage, and pest issue would make for a much better guest experience.

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Chad

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June 2026

Really enjoyed our time. The river views were stunning and since we booked for the 4th the firework shows over the river were also spectacular. The house is close to downtown and you can walk to shops and restaurants. The area is very nice and the host are super nice too. We were able to get in much earlier than our check-in.

Know before you go

House rules

Check-in: 4:00pm

Checkout: 10:00am

Pets allowed

No smoking

No parties

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