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Home in Palm Shores

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 352 reviews

Modern river view cottage near beach and Disney

Please note potential for road noise as home sits right on US-1 across from the Intercostal Waterway. Completely remodeled apartment with amazing river views! Enjoy some of the areas good fishing from the dock across the highway. This fully remodeled downstairs apt. comes complete with 2 nice size private bedrooms and 1 full bath with shower/tub combo and additional sofa bed. Open floor concept with great flow. Great room has expansive views of the river and a queen size sleeper sofa.

14–21 Oct

$262 NZD per night

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Cottage in Cocoa Beach

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 360 reviews

Living the Dream Beach Cottage #1

Come and enjoy our private beach apartment. 50 yards from sand. 1 bedroom,1 bathroom, kitchenette w/small toaster oven, fridge, microwave, coffee pot, coffee, blender, cable, A/C, grill,cooler, beach chairs. Private entrance and yard. We are located near to Port Canaveral,Disney Cruise lines, Jetty Park, Cocoa Beach Pier, Kennedy Space Center ,Ron Jons Surf Shop,many shops and boutiques and restaurants. Also some of the best charter fishing in the world.Please no children under 13.

28 Jul – 4 Aug

$224 NZD per night

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Home in Cocoa Beach

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 287 reviews

Vac Home Access to Beach & River!

Residence is appx. 700 steps to the ocean or you can drive with (FREE Beach Parking) and river access is in the backyard with dock usage. The residence has 2 Kayaks / beach chairs & towels / cooler / umbrella all available to use. Inner net is available and high speed. The rental space has your own private entrance to a 2 bedrooms, kitchen (ice maker), washer & dryer, with a bathroom and upstairs deck all to enjoy. The living space is approximately 1000 sq. ft. fully furnished.

17–24 Aug

$324 NZD per night

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Apartment in Cape Canaveral

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 329 reviews

CAPE C welcomes you to a beautiful BEACH getaway.

WELCOME TO THE CAPE CANAVERAL/COCOA BEACH AREA. Just a few Steps to the Beach & Atlantic Ocean. Once you get to the sand look south and you'll see the COCOA BEACH PIER, look north and you can watch the cruise ships sail away. Surf, Kayak, Paddle board or just relax. Watch a Rocket launch, take a cruise, go fishing. Go to the parks ( Disney, Universal, Seaworld, Legoland, Wet 'n Wild, NASA (Kennedy Space Center), Funspot. Restaurants and Bars for all..... ENJOY AND RELAX

8–15 May

$215 NZD per night

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Guest suite in Cape Canaveral

4.86 out of 5 average rating, 159 reviews

Beautifully Renovated Studio for 4, Close to Beach

This spacious, beautiful ATTACHED STUDIO with full kitchen and 1 bathroom has been COMPLETELY renovated and redecorated, including a new bathroom, kitchen, and all new flooring and furnishings! Only a 5-10 min walk to the beach, and only 45 min-1 hour to Disney World, Seaworld and Universal Studios, this spacious studio provides you with everything you need to enjoy an unforgettable stay in a home away from home. Ask us for USSSA/Veteran/Active Service Discounts

19–26 Jan

$233 NZD per night

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Home in Merritt Island

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 165 reviews

Merritt Island Getaway

Perfect for families. All the amenities you would have at home. Fully stocked kitchen for a night in. Nice area, close to restaurants and shopping. Perfect place to relax after a long day at the theme parks, perfect day at the beach or getting ready for your cruise. Beautiful sunsets on the Indian or Banana rivers. Watch a rocket launch or visit Kennedy Space Center. Cocoa Beach and Port Canaveral 10 minutes drive. Great location to nearby sports complex.

25 Aug – 1 Sep

$327 NZD per night

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Guesthouse in Merritt Island

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 106 reviews

Island Cottage

Welcome to our Florida Island Cottage! Enjoy a peaceful evening and relax in a clean and cozy private Island Oasis. The perfect destination for leisure or business travelers! Nestled in North Merritt Island and just minutes to the World Famous "Cocoa Beach", Cruise Ships, Port Canaveral Fishing Charters, Exploration Tower, and home of the Kennedy Space Center! Just a short venture to the Walt Disney World and other fun places to visit.

2–9 Jul

$238 NZD per night

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Home in Cocoa Beach

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 145 reviews

Little Piece of Heaven, pool/spa, steps to beach!

Tropical oasis just waiting for you to enjoy! 3 bed, 2 bath home, just steps to the beach, with a private HEATED pool (gas heater), hot tub, and tiki bar set in tropical fenced in back yard. Pet friendly house by a dog friendly beach. Two of the bedrooms have king beds and TVs, 55 inch TV in living room, roku for streaming, and all the beach supplies you will need for your stay: Chairs, large popup tent umbrellas, towels, and toys!

20–27 Aug

$677 NZD per night

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Bungalow in Merritt Island

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 208 reviews

Island Bungalow #71

This Island Bungalow is centrally located Walking Distance to restaurants, Pubs, Shops, and Stores it is only 1. 5 miles from Historical Cocoa Village & 7 Blocks from the Indian River Lagoon and 6 miles to cocoa beach & 8 miles to port Canaveral. This Island Bungalows were built in the late 1930's along with the two-story home that sit on the property. (So there could be some imperfections in the units )

4–11 Dec

$181 NZD per night

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Condo in Cocoa Beach

4.84 out of 5 average rating, 308 reviews

Dolphin Bay, Apartment 202

Beautiful apartment with amazing views directly at the Banana River and only a 3-minutes walk to the beach. The apartment is located on the second floor with a large deck/balcony and has a fresh beach look. Perfect for couples and small families (equipped for up to 4 persons). You share the pool and lush garden with the other 2 units. Use the free kayaks to explore the river and see dolphins or manatees.

29 Aug – 5 Sep

$245 NZD per night

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Condo in Cocoa Beach

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 214 reviews

Cocoa Beach Retreat- Relaxation is just steps away

Affordable luxury, just a block away from A1A beach access! This quiet condo is the perfect place to relax, and get away from it all. Located in the heart of Cocoa Beach, this seaside jewel is sure to please. Full kitchen, with washer and dryer in condo. Beach accessories available (towels, cooler, chairs, beach toys etc.) for your use. Come and enjoy!

18–25 Jun

$245 NZD per night

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Guest suite in Satellite Beach

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 187 reviews

Beachside Guest Suite Steps from Uncrowded Beach

Small, but comfortable, beachside two-bedroom/one bath private entry suite mere steps from the ocean. Semi-private patio outside rear bedroom has partial ocean view, covered front porch is great for people watching. Satellite Beach is beautiful , uncrowded and, if you're lucky, offers sea turtle encounters and rocket launches!

16–23 Jul

$231 NZD per night

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Condo in Indialantic

4.84 out of 5 average rating, 189 reviews

Ground Floor 2/2 Condo · Beach 0.5mi (Master King)

25 Sep – 2 Oct

$295 NZD per night

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Home in Cocoa Beach

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 270 reviews

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ PRIVATE BEACH HOUSE - STEPS TO THE BEACH

24 Sep – 1 Oct

$473 NZD per night

Cottage in Cape Canaveral

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 105 reviews

Direct Oceanfront House on the Sand

4–11 Jan

$622 NZD per night

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Tiny home in Indialantic

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 508 reviews

Quite Cottage by the sea, salt pool/spa, garden!

18–25 Sep

$309 NZD per night

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Townhouse in Cape Canaveral

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 114 reviews

Waterfront oasis

16–23 Oct

$430 NZD per night

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Home in Palm Bay

4.76 out of 5 average rating, 161 reviews

Coquina -pool -tropical landscaping-heated spa .

23–30 Apr

$323 NZD per night

Guest suite in Melbourne

4.74 out of 5 average rating, 158 reviews

Explorer Suite. Heated Pool, Hot Tub, on the River

2–9 Sep

$230 NZD per night

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Home in Melbourne

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 208 reviews

Golf Front 5 Bedroom Pool Home Downtown Melbourne

30 Jan – 6 Feb

$1,030 NZD per night

Family- and pet-friendly home rentals

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Tiny home in Cocoa Beach

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 298 reviews

The Cottage in Cocoa Beach Orlando's Closest Beach

10–17 Jun

$308 NZD per night

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Home in Cocoa Beach

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 106 reviews

Adorable Cocoa Beach House-Private-Heated Pool

7–14 Dec

$714 NZD per night

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Condo in Cocoa Beach

4.76 out of 5 average rating, 207 reviews

Direct Oceanfront Condo - Boardwalk

16–23 Nov

$477 NZD per night

Apartment in Cocoa Beach

4.82 out of 5 average rating, 125 reviews

Fantastic location on the water

3–10 May

$339 NZD per night

Condo in Satellite Beach

4.81 out of 5 average rating, 179 reviews

Satellite Beach Condo steps from waves on beach

1–8 Nov

$340 NZD per night

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Apartment in Cocoa Beach

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 122 reviews

Tahitian Cottage - Heated Pool & East of A1A!

15–22 Nov

$355 NZD per night

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Home in Palm Bay

4.78 out of 5 average rating, 207 reviews

3/2 Huge House: 15 min beach, 50 min Space Center

12–19 Oct

$277 NZD per night

Apartment in Palm Bay

4.81 out of 5 average rating, 199 reviews

Centrally located Vernon Place

31 May – 7 Jun

$162 NZD per night

Family-friendly home rentals with a pool

Home in Merritt Island

4.84 out of 5 average rating, 143 reviews

Island Oasis

5–12 Aug

$455 NZD per night

Condo in Cape Canaveral

4.82 out of 5 average rating, 235 reviews

Fun, Pool, and Plenty of Space!

21–28 Dec

$248 NZD per night

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Condo in Cocoa Beach

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 121 reviews

Oceanfront Penthouse. Fantastic view. Heated Pool

23–30 Aug

$881 NZD per night

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Home in Cocoa Beach

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 215 reviews

Blue Wave Beachhouse

18–25 Sep

$581 NZD per night

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Apartment in Cocoa Beach

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 152 reviews

The Cocoa Beach Beach House - 2

18–25 Jul

$400 NZD per night

Home in Melbourne

4.82 out of 5 average rating, 277 reviews

Cozy & Relaxing Private Getaway House w/ Pool!

3–10 Sep

$361 NZD per night

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Apartment in Cocoa Beach

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 127 reviews

Ocean View Condo in Cocoa Beach

25 Aug – 1 Sep

$577 NZD per night

Home in Grant-Valkaria

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 110 reviews

Lake House

9–16 Aug

$1,001 NZD per night

Quick stats about holiday rentals that are family-friendly in Merritt Island

Total rentals
1.1K properties
Wi-Fi availability
1.1K properties include access to Wi-Fi
Rentals with dedicated workspaces
630 properties have a dedicated workspace
Rentals with a pool
660 properties have a pool
Pet-friendly rentals
370 properties allow pets
Total number of reviews
39K reviews

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