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

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Experience the charm of this unique bohemian riverside getaway, with private access to the river just steps away. Unwind in one of two bedrooms or relax in the living room space, all equipped with independent mini-split AC units for your comfort. Downtown Melbourne's shops and art galleries are just 3 minutes away.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 355 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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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

Please call us if you are bringing a pet. The Pet Fee is charged after booking booking ($20/pet/day).

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.

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

  • Laundry facilities
  • 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)
  • Unit size: 592 square feet

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Non-refundable credit card fee of 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction. 24-hour grace period of Cancellation Policy if check-in is at least 1 week away.
We do allow pets on a case by case basis. If accepted, Vrbo will charge for one pet. If you have another, you will receive an invoice after booking wi

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

153590_340513

About the area

Map
Melbourne, FL

What's nearby

  • Riverview Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Melbourne Yacht Club Marina - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Melbourne Harbor Marina - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Florida Institute of Technology - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, FL (MLB-Orlando Melbourne Intl.) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jason's Deli - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bombay Curry - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Hell 'n Blazes Brewing - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Chart House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ichabod's Dockside Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Melwood · Charming 2/1 Cottage near River · 9 min to Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Melwood · Charming 2/1 Cottage near River · 9 min to Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Melwood · Charming 2/1 Cottage near River · 9 min to Beach?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Melwood · Charming 2/1 Cottage near River · 9 min to Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Melwood · Charming 2/1 Cottage near River · 9 min to Beach located?

Located in the heart of Melbourne, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Riverview Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Melbourne Harbor Marina and Liberty Bell Memorial Museum. Florida Institute of Technology and Holmes Regional Medical Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 71 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice quiet place to stay. Worked out well for our little trip
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ShaRaad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The interior was immaculate. Everything well organized, and stocked. Would definitely stay at this property again.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friendly neighborhood for walking pets.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Cottage near the river

We loved staying in this quiet coastal cottage! Close to downtown while still an intimate setting. Hosts were extremely accommodating and communicative. Would highly recommend and would not hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay, great place

Very cute, clean, and enjoyable place to stay that was close to great restaurants. If you stay in Melbourne, go to Ichabod's Dockside.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Melbourne Stay

Perfect little cottage for our short stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little house! Jack-and-jill bathroom was a little cramped but functional. The fact that they offered laundry equipment was terrific.
Exterior from the driveway, just as pictured.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick vaca

Great place to stay! Worked perfect for us visiting family in Cocoa Beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

APRIL G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

This is a precious little house! The owners have it decorated so nicely and the furniture was so comfortable. The house is located very close to the beach and lots of stores and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place

Wud def stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shaina O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

The house was well cleaned, stocked and we enjoyed the decorations and books. It was a lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

alex s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

quiet and relaxing

Thank you for having us we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute place!

We enjoyed our stay, the house was perfect for our family.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidrun G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute little cottage

We enjoyed our stay in this cute little cottage. Close to beaches, offers all you need and more
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Stay

Local staycation was a success in an area accessible to all stores, near the river, and the house was clean, adorably decorated, well stocked, and comfort.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregg J., RHODE ISLAND

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

richard b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Palm bay

Rented a nice home for the night, quiet neighborhood,clean and cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I’ll be staying here again

Beautiful place. And will stay there again if they allow.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mind you the cottage is old and for the age it’s adorable. It was perfect for my daughter, her dog and myself. Yes you hear a train go by but it wasn’t loud. Very quiet area people were friendly, when you bumped into someone. We did have an internet issue but it was taken care of quickly. The owner and staff are great very responsive. One thing that I found not as I thought, was the yard, was very small not room for a dog to run around. We enjoyed our stay!! Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming

Great place for me to stay when coming to town to work. So much nicer than a hotel and was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

If Walls Could Talk LLC P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Th
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cottage

This cottage was decorated in a way that was welcoming and relaxing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heaven's Gate Escape E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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