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The Bird House- Mid Modern 3 Bed 2 Bath with Pool, 10 min to beach, 50 to Disney

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
A heated pool
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

The Bird House- Mid Modern 3 Bed 2 Bath with Pool, 10 min to beach, 50 to Disney

The Bird House is a 3 bedroom, two bath, pool home located in Merritt Island. This mid century "space race" home has been fully updated with new appliances, great kitchen amenities, linens, towels and all newly furnished a la Mad Men style. Relax by the pool in the screened in veranda, barbecue your catch on the gas grill and stay in touch with advanced wifi tv's in the living room and all three bedrooms. Check the launch schedule, grab a beach chair and sit in the front yard to watch a rocket launch! The house sleeps 6 with 1 queen, 1 full and 2 twin beds with new hybrid mattresses. 10 minutes from Cocoa Beach, the nature reserve, Cape Canaveral and only 45 minutes to Disney and Universal. The perfect home for families or snow birds! Rentals are a minimum of 7 nights. In regards to COVID-19, our home is professionally cleaned and disinfected between renters. We have soap, sanitizer and disposable masks for your protection. The pool has a heater. If you would like the pool heated, you must message us and a $25/week or $75/month charge will be added to your bill. UPDATE! The entire home has all new plumbing. Sorry we were closed for a bit but we’re up and running now!

Property manager

Joanne Rooney

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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

  • Grey water recycling system
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: NO DISPOSABLE DIAPERS IN POOL

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses a grey water recycling system
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

The Bird House 3 Bed 2 Bath
The Bird House, 3 Bed 2 Bath
New! The Bird House 3 Bed 2 Bath
The Bird House, 3 Bed 2 Bath Merritt Island
The Bird House, 3 Bed 2 Bath Private vacation home

About the area

Map
Merritt Island, FL

What's nearby

  • Black Point Wildlife Drive - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Cocoa Beach - 13 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Cocoa Beach Pier - 14 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • Victory Casino Cruises - 15 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex - 23 min drive - 15.8 miles

Getting around

  • Melbourne, FL (MLB-Orlando Melbourne Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Merritt Island Pancake House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Checkers - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does The Bird House- Mid Modern 3 Bed 2 Bath with Pool, 10 min to beach, 50 to Disney have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is The Bird House- Mid Modern 3 Bed 2 Bath with Pool, 10 min to beach, 50 to Disney pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Bird House- Mid Modern 3 Bed 2 Bath with Pool, 10 min to beach, 50 to Disney?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bird House- Mid Modern 3 Bed 2 Bath with Pool, 10 min to beach, 50 to Disney?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Bird House- Mid Modern 3 Bed 2 Bath with Pool, 10 min to beach, 50 to Disney located?

Located in Skylark Estates, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Shore Lanes Bowling Center and within 3 miles (5 km) of Cobb Theatres-Merritt Square 16 and Black Point Wildlife Drive. Brevard Veterans Memorial Center and Riverfront Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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The Bird House- Mid Modern 3 Bed 2 Bath with Pool, 10 min to beach, 50 to Disney Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

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

Great place good people.

Very good we would return
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John D.

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

Fun in the sun with sibs

We are a senior sibling group, 3 couples who immensely enjoyed the pool, house and area. The house had all we needed, great coffee bar, excellent appliances, spacious rooms, handy washrooms and did I say an amazing heated pool.Beach gear and pool toys were a bonus. Great spot to sun, swim and relax
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin l., Fairport

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

Merritt Island vacation

Had a great time on Merritt Island !
Stayed 77 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael D B.

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

Family

We came to Florida to see our family and enjoy a break. As usual we had a fantastic time in a wonderful home. The owners are wonderful to deal with and have made staying there easier than our own home. If I had one complaint, it’s that we couldn’t have stayed longer.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

kevin l., Fairport

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

Merritt Island Stay

Very nice, well supplied and clean. Enjoyable stay !
Stayed 32 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nora D.

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

Family Vacation

Nice, relaxing vacation. Loved the pool!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terre K.

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

Great rental home

House was extremely well equipped with everything you could want. I'd love to stay there again!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Natalie T.

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

Very clean

Great location, very clean! Stocked with everything, pool was great. Easy check in/out process.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Great vacation

Home had everything we needed, was wonderful. Thank you!!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

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

Bird House Review

The home was very nice and clean. Had everything you needed. Really enjoyed the old school milk shake maker. The owner was very friendly, responsive and helpful! Definitely would recommend and stay there again. Gary
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kevin l., Fairport

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

Merritt Island

nicely decorated, easy to keep clean, fully stocked, and owner pleasant to work with.
Stayed 77 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

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

Spring Break Trip--April 2023

We had a great time at this rental. Pool is great and kitchen well stocked. Corner lot so there was some car and bus activity, with just a little added noise. Overall it was a great location between Orlando and Cocoa Beach which was exactly what we needed. We would rent this property again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Gail R.

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

Birdhouse Merritt Island

The house was fabulous except issues with the plumbing. It was close proximity to all things we took the grandkids to. The pool was awesome!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Fantastic home on Merritt Island

We absolutely loved staying in this house for a week! The house was perfect for our needs and we loved being so close to Kennedy Space Center and Cocoa Beach! My family is me, my husband, 14 year old daughter, 3 year old daughter, and 2 year old son. I definitely had to keep the little ones away from breakable things. My older daughter appreciated having her own room when the little ones got loud. We all loved the pool and the nostalgia of the house was wonderful. The host was amazing, very helpful and friendly. Thanks so much for a great stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

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

Home Away From Home

Renting the Birdhouse provided a relaxing, stress-free vacation for us. The 5 of us who stayed there found the home clean, roomy, well-stocked, and welcoming. The location was perfect for our adventures to mini-golf, Kennedy Space Center, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Fat Donkey ice cream, Sunset Cafe, Playalinda Brewery, Brevard Veterans Museum, etc. From the side yard, we had the added advantage of viewing the Artemis launch!! Thanks so much Joanne and Mike!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trisha B.

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

Excellent property

We had two families stay for a softball tournament at the Space Coast Complex. Anything that you would need or want to do is within a very short distance. The property is immaculate and has all the amenities you will need. Our hosts were great. Joanne and Mike were super responsive to all of our questions and the one issue we had. They responded immediately to us. Thank you for sharing your home with our families.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Kristen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Overall ok

There are as many pro’s as con’s to the property...you’ll have to decide what’s important. First, the home is immaculate! Very clean and well stocked. The beds are HORRIBLE. Not a single one of us got a good nights sleep. If you like sleeping on wood slab, you’ll love it. The pool is amazing and perfect...if you can get past the two apartment complexes that look directly into the backyard...and the constant noise of cars coming and going from the parking lots. The immediate area is just ok...I wouldn’t let my kids stay in the car while I ran into the gas station though (actually was approached by a sheriff’s deputy investigating an ‘incident’ on our 3rd day there)...but beyond the immediate area there are a lot of restaurants and a Walmart. The home is 20 minutes from the closest beach access (when I read ‘minutes from the beach’ in the description, I was thinking more like 5-10). However, that beach access was perfect! Never crowded and easy to get to. Plenty of space, but the bathrooms could use some updating. Again - take the amazing with the less than desirable...for as little as they charge, you’ll have a nice clean place to stay, well stocked, with an amazing private pool and a 20 minute drive to the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Witold R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary B., Houston, Texas, USA

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

Great experience.

Property was clean, comfortable, and very convenient for my business trip and launch viewing attempt. Great location for access to NASA Kennedy Space Center. Host were very easy to work with and accommodating. I would not hesitate to stay at this property again.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol L.

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

Thumbs up

Am amazing place to stay. The pool was great and great communication from the owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darren W.

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

Excellent space coast base!

Our trip combined 2-3 days each at Kennedy Space Centre and the Universal parks with the rest spent at the beach and Merritt Island’s incredible nature reserve locations. Fishing opportunities are fantastic too but I just ran out of time. The Bird House had everything we needed with lots of space, especially the main open plan living area which is huge. Excellent communication and support from the owners who’s relaxed and trusting approach is a breath of fresh air that befits the Merritt Island vibe. It is clear that they want their guests to have everything they need to guarantee a great holiday, and for us it was certainly ‘mission accomplished’.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Candace H.

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

Great location!

We had no idea how we’d like Merritt Island. Our location was great! 15 minutes to the charming village of Cocoa, Cherrie Down Park Beach. Close to Space Center and M. I . National Wildlife Center. The happy me was comfortable and the hostess left many items to make the stay better. Absolutely, the best coffee making station ever. The owner was responsive to any questions that arose.
Stayed 32 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dennis R.

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

New Getaway Spot*****

This new getaway spot was so perfect for me and my wife this trip combined a 30 year anniversary getaway plus seeing a grandchild and son which move down here recently the accommodations were excellent it was close enough to the water at a perfect distance from my son which would’ve probably tried to butt in and stay over because of the amenities I didn’t let that happen but I want to say thank you for your hospitality definitely will place this is our new getaway spot to stay again thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jaime C.

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

Great stay!

This was a great rental. Great location for what we wanted to do. Plenty of restaurants and grocery stores to pick from. Very clean, comfortable beds, nicely stocked kitchen. Great outdoor space too!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

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

Wonderful trip

Beautiful house and extremely well furnished. The stocked kitchen was perfect and helpful. The kids loved to pool and it made for a great trip. It rained quite a bit but thanks to the pool we were able to still get swimming in everyday. Highly recommend this house. My kids even got their first chasing down the ice cream truck experience. So much fun!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021