Title: Relax at the Island Escape in Downtown Melbourne, minutes from beautiful beaches Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Relax at the Island Escape in Downtown Melbourne, minutes from beautiful beaches Apartment with kitchen, near Florida Institute of Technology ## Photo gallery for Relax at the Island Escape in Downtown Melbourne, minutes from beautiful beaches ![Sun-loungers, beach towels - Relax at the Island Escape in Downtown Melbourne, minutes from beautiful beaches (Melbourne)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33490000/33487400/33487341/9fe0b59e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Relax at the Island Escape in Downtown Melbourne, minutes from beautiful beaches (Melbourne)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33490000/33487400/33487341/6eb65cad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Relax at the Island Escape in Downtown Melbourne, minutes from beautiful beaches (Melbourne)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33490000/33487400/33487341/0d50f0b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Relax at the Island Escape in Downtown Melbourne, minutes from beautiful beaches (Melbourne)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33490000/33487400/33487341/ced197a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Relax at the Island Escape in Downtown Melbourne, minutes from beautiful beaches (Melbourne)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33490000/33487400/33487341/1d0ece86.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located in the heart of Downtown Melbourne, The Flats in Downtown Melbourne's Island Escape unit is a relaxing home away from home with island decor. Unwind by the fireplace or stroll through downtown, then enjoy a romantic dinner at the dinette for two and spend your evenings watching Roku on the flat screen television. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Washer - Fireplace - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Relax at the Island Escape in Downtown Melbourne, minutes from beautiful beaches The Flats in Downtown Melbourne is a unique triplex located in the heart Downtown Melbourne, just steps from shopping and dining! The Island Escape unit is located on the first floor, very clean, non-smoking, and creatively decorated with island decor to be your relaxing home away from home! The Island Escape comfortably accommodates two guests. It has been completely renovated, but still maintains its original historic character throughout including the original patina pine hardwood flooring and unique trim details! Enjoy the breath taking views of dolphins playing in the Indian River Lagoon along your short ride to Melbourne Beaches! Walking distance to Manatee Park where local manatees are often seen playing in the warm waters of Crane Creek. Watch trains rolling through historic downtown! Many famous attractions are an hour or less from The Flats in Downtown Melbourne. Disney, Universal Studios, Wet N Wild, Kennedy Space Center, Ron Jon’s Surf Shop in Cocoa Beach and Port Canaveral just to mention a few. There are also many fun things to do in Melbourne such as canoeing in Turkey Creek, jet skiing in the Indian River Lagoon, and paddle boarding and surfing in Melbourne Beach! Also, enjoy Sea Turtle season, May- October, we are the largest sea turtle nesting area in the USA. The Suite offers a plush full size bed. In the full bathroom you will enjoy the modern touches and walk in shower. Spend your mornings by the fireplace in living room or strolling through Downtown Melbourne! You can also watch Roku where you will find your favorite movies or local stations on in the living area on the flat screen television. WiFi is available. The full kitchen is equipped with a stove, microwave, refrigerator, toaster, kitchen utensils, pots and pan, and dishes to prepare your own home cooked meals. The dinette for two located in the main living area provides the perfect environment to have a glass of wine over dinner while enjoying the original fireplace! The Island Escape also offers a stacked washer and dryer just off the kitchen. There is a beautiful paver parking area out front, suitable for one vehicle per unit, so no need to worry about parking along the roadside in Downtown! The Flats in Downtown Melbourne is the perfect romantic getaway or refuge for leisure or business travel! 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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 This property accepts credit cards 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 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C28.07766%2C-80.61159&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Vg1q1gbUGahkHybJRLIgVdSQW_0=) Melbourne, FL #### What's nearby - Holmes Regional Medical Center \- 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Melbourne Harbor Marina \- 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Melbourne Yacht Club Marina \- 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Florida Institute of Technology \- 3 min drive \- 1.3 miles - Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden \- 3 min drive \- 1.5 miles #### Getting around - Melbourne, FL (MLB-Orlando Melbourne Intl.) - 8 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Jason's Deli - ‬9 min walk - ‪Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza - ‬3 min walk - ‪Hurricane Creek Saloon - ‬7 min walk - ‪Meg O'Malley's Restaurant - ‬6 min walk - ‪Mainstreet Pub - ‬4 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Relax at the Island Escape in Downtown Melbourne, minutes from beautiful beaches pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Relax at the Island Escape in Downtown Melbourne, minutes from beautiful beaches? ### What time is check-in at Relax at the Island Escape in Downtown Melbourne, minutes from beautiful beaches? ### What time is check-out at Relax at the Island Escape in Downtown Melbourne, minutes from beautiful beaches? ### Where is Relax at the Island Escape in Downtown Melbourne, minutes from beautiful beaches located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Relax at the Island Escape in Downtown Melbourne, minutes from beautiful beaches Reviews 9.8 ### 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.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 15.0 Location 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carrie L. 19 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great downtown spot! Amazing space with access to downtown Melbourne ##### Carrie L. Stayed 70 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert D. 4 Apr 2019 #### Island Escape Location is great; enjoyed downtown Melbourne. Our daughter works downtown so we had opportunity to see her often. When we had issues with the rental, we received immediate response to fix the problem. Owner was very good to work with. Hope to visit again soon. ##### Robert D. Stayed 58 nights in Feb 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### harry s. 29 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very caring and responsive owners Squeaky bed was replaced the same day. Refrigerator never stopped running replaced the next day. Suggested they should have a charcoal barbecue they bought one and four days later Eric installed it. ##### harry s. Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John B. 6 Oct 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice stay in Downtown Melbourne Very nice a cute downtown apartment. Everything you need is provided. Ashley was super great to work with. ##### John B. Stayed 47 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### anna s. 1 Feb 2019 #### Island Escape has everything you need! Location, location, location!!! Charming old house with lots of character! Great host! We wanted for nothing! Stayed 2 months and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. I would recommend d to anyone wanting a great Central Florida/Space Coast experience! ##### anna s. Stayed 73 nights in Nov 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle D., Baltimore, MD, USA 6 Nov 2018 #### Nice spot Melbourne downtown The place has all necessities in downtown historic Melbourne. Its clean and quiet and cute. Plenty of spots to eat walkable. ##### Michelle D. Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sara C. 9 Oct 2018 #### Perfect! I’ve now stayed in 2/3 units at this precious house and have fallen in love with both of them! Ashley is amazing to work with and the extra things she does for her guests are more appreciated than she knows (from baked goods to Trash bags, papertowels, TP, etc ) It’s my favorite place to stay in beautifuk Melbourne ❤️ ##### Sara C. Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Russ S. 26 Sept 2018 #### Nice place in Downtown Melbourne Nicely renovated little condo in downtown Melbourne. Exactly as described. ##### Russ S. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert K. 15 May 2018 #### 1 month stay. Excellent, close to everything! ##### Robert K. Stayed 32 nights in Apr 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Nancy J. 4 Dec 2017 #### Great property. My stay at the Island Escape was very nice and private. I enjoyed having all the amenities like home. The location is close to everything: beaches, restaurants, night life, grocery stores included. The only downside to the triplex is the inside decor and furniture needs to be updated. The bed was uncomfortable and the futon was worse. I endure two cold nights during my stay and could not get the fireplace lit, but that’s my fault for not utilizing Ashley’s assistance. I’m sure it was a easy fix. Lol-overall it’s a great place and I would definitely recommend this unit to friends and family. Thank you for the rental. ##### Nancy J. 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