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TipSea Turtle Retreat, island cottage with pool in the heart of Melbourne Beach!

Riverfront cottage with private pool and kitchen

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Pool
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Dining
Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 122700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Melbourne Beach, FL
  • Place, Melbourne Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Indialantic Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Florida Institute of Technology
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, FL (MLB-Orlando Melbourne Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Melbourne Beach

Located within a 5-minute walk of Melbourne Beach, this cottage is within a 15-minute stroll of Ryckman Park. The cottage includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Melbourne Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ryckman Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Indialantic Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Holmes Regional Medical Center - 10 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Florida Institute of Technology - 12 min drive - 6.2 miles

Getting around

  • Melbourne Orlando Intl. Airport (MLB) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Surfinista - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Original Bizzaro's Famous New York Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sand On The Beach Bar And Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Skewers Mediterranean Grille - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Indialantic Coffee - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

TipSea Turtle Retreat, island cottage with pool in the heart of Melbourne Beach!

The TipSea Turtle Retreat is a completely remodeled 1930's pool home with elements of eclectic character. Location Location Location!! we are licensed in the town of Melbourne Beach, #CVR25–0012.
Park your car once you arrive to TTR and you won't need it until you have to leave the island. Max 4 cars and 10 guests per town rules. We have a rear gate access to plaza shops, restaurants and grocery store steps away. Walk to the beach, restaurants, shops, library, park, tennis courts, Indian River Lagoon, amazing sunsets, fishing pier, bait shop, surf shop, historic landmarks and much more all with in 3 blocks. Locals refer to this area as the "Golden Triangle" because it is the only neighborhood you do not have to cross A1A to get to the beach:) You are about 300ft to the beach, turtles and surf! The home was designed for vacationers in mind with 4 of the bedrooms having their own brand new on-suite bathrooms. We also have our own pool with plenty of outdoor lounge space to enjoy the beachside atmosphere. Stroll to the beach with your morning coffee to watch the spectacular Atlantic Ocean sunrises and waves crashing or in the evening stroll to the river to watch the beautiful sunsets! The variety of walkable restaurants are incredible, from casual ocean front dining at Sands on the Beach and 302’s to more sophisticated, Dijon's Steak and Lobster House with a fabulous piano bar. We are excited to share this home with you to enjoy the peaceful small beach town atmosphere at your doorstep! No pets allowed for this property. We do have an option to heat the spa tub attached to the pool, $35 per day
The cottage is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 5.5 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a sofa bed.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching 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

  • Electric car charging station
  • Unit size: 2,700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

Maximum 10 guests allowed in the home per town rules
Maximum 4 cars allowed to park on the property per town rules
Vacation rentals in town have strict noise ordinance and quiet hours between 9 pm and 8 am.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: Responsible adult must accompany children in pool

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Long-term renters welcome.
  • There are no elevators.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near this cottage?

This cottage in Melbourne Beach is within a 10-minute walk of Melbourne Beach and Ryckman Park. You'll also find Indialantic Beach and Melbourne Harbor Marina within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this cottage?

Yes, there is electric car charging available.

Is this cottage adjacent to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, this cottage doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

Is TipSea Turtle Retreat, island cottage with pool in the heart of Melbourne Beach! a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this riverfront cottage include a private pool, a kitchen, and a smart TV.

Does TipSea Turtle Retreat, island cottage with pool in the heart of Melbourne Beach! have a hot tub?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this cottage.

Does this cottage offer breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cottage allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.

Does this cottage have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this cottage.

How far is the airport from this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Melbourne Orlando Intl. Airport (MLB), which is 6.6 mi away (12 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at TipSea Turtle Retreat, island cottage with pool in the heart of Melbourne Beach!?

Yes, every accommodation at TipSea Turtle Retreat, island cottage with pool in the heart of Melbourne Beach! comes with a balcony.

TipSea Turtle Retreat, island cottage with pool in the heart of Melbourne Beach! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

KAREN L., LAKELAND

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location, close to beach and restaurants and market. Lovely pool. Kitchen was fully stocked with everything you would need. Laundry upstairs and down was nice bonus. The beds were comfy and we appreciated the huge couch in the upstairs game room. Also liked having the mini drink fridge upstairs. Would stay again and definitely recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barb R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family trip

Enjoyed the size of the house! The pool was used by everyone. Each family took turns cooking. The beach was great. It was everything they said it would be?
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Space Coast Location

We had a wonderful family vacation and got to see a launch right from the beach. We are from Cape Cod so enjoyed the ocean and the pool even though that may be too cold for some in December. The Melbourne Beach Market right within walking distance was a plus as we never really had to drive anywhere. We did visit the zoo and space center as well as andretti thrill park. All a hit with the grandkids. Hosts were great and we will definitely stay here if we decide to return to the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cousins week

This older remodeled vacation rental was perfect for our party of five. The location can’t be beat. We loved being able to walk to restaurants and stores yet such a close walk to the beach. The outside area was my favorite. If you were looking to stay in this Melbourne Beach, this rental is the best!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best host!!

This place is the cleanest home fully equipped with everything you need! The host was an absolute dream to work with the entire time they are very attentive!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Perfect house for 7 adults and 2 young children. Spacious enough for everyone to have their own room and bathroom. Golf cart rental was a definite plus four a group our size. Easily walkable to beach even without cart. Would stay again. Great communication with host. Very amicable to a late check out. You won’t be disappointed if you stay here
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hett Family Reunion/Birthday

What an amazing experience! The hosts were exceptional in their property, amenities, and communications!! We had a wonderful time, with memories to last a lifetime! The best rental we have EVER had on VRBO!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Albert D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location!

Superb Location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location

We loved how close we were to the beach. The house was very clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi M., Chatsworth GA

Liked: Cleanliness

As advertised

It was really good, plenty of room and everything furnished you could possibly need. Walk down street to beach is short about 100 yds down very low traffic road. Beach area was practically deserted and this was week before the 4th. Already talking about going back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin & Sherry M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful family time!

Wonderful bonding time with kids and grandkids! The pool was the star of the vacation. Cape Canaveral was also a hit! Dean was very responsive to our questions.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

melissa u.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family get away

The Tipsea Turtle Retreat was awesome! It had everything you needed for a beach trip vacation right down to chairs and umbrellas. The pool made it nice to relax in after the beach. The house was fully stocked with everything you could imagine needing. It was spacious, clean and comfortable. It was just steps away from the beach and with the golf cart it made it easy to get around. The beachside market was filled with unique food and items. I would definitely recommend staying there.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring Training Getaway Base

The property was a great home base to stay at for our families as we came down to enjoy spring break and watch our boys play baseball. Had everything we could need. Clean, lots of spaces to congregate or get away for some privacy both in and outdoors. Stores and restaurants within steps out the back door and the beach within a block out the front. Thanks for everything.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elyse D.

Liked: Cleanliness

50th Wedding Anniversary

It is clear that the owners of TipSea Turtle Retreat have thought of everything you might need - from beach towels to pool toys to puzzles and TVs in every room. The convenience of having bathrooms in nearly every room helped our large family of 11 (ages 2 to 71) feel like we had the space we needed. We loved being able to walk out the back gate to the local grocery store, Sunnyside Cafe for breakfast, the beach, and the Sand on the Beach restaurant to celebrate my parents’ 50th anniversary. Dean was attentive and incredibly helpful with any questions we had. We booked the house nearly a year and a half before our vacation and it was worth the wait.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Place to Slow Down

5 🌟 isn’t enough for this perfect beachside retreat. We have been coming to Florida from central New York for a weeks vacation for over 10 years. This home & this location are the best we have ever experienced. Our family of 4 stayed here with 2 other families (total of 11) and we had plenty of room to be together as well as find quiet space if we needed to. We spent many hours sitting outside by the pool, under the outdoor kitchen structure, and by the outdoor fire pit. Even though this house is very close to the highway, it was very quiet. The house is nestled in the sweetest neighborhood and once our cars were parked we had little need to drive anywhere else. The market is darling and every meal we had at a restaurant within walking distance was excellent. The people in the neighborhood are so friendly. We met many locals while down at the beachside park playing sand volleyball or just swinging while overlooking the ocean. With spectacular sunrises at the beach and breathtakingly beautiful sunsets at the park by the river, we were surrounded by total peace and beauty. The park by the river within walking distance offers a great playground and sport courts. The piano bar directly across the street from there was amazing. Location location location AND a well equipped vacation home made our week stay in Florida memorable. We have little need to look for anywhere else to stay in Florida. We simply loved it at the Tipsy Turtle and hope to be back again!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super Bowl Get together

The place is perfect for our get together. Everyone had a great time. Owner was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven S., Las Vegas, NV

Liked: Cleanliness

Best of the Best!

The best place you could ever stay in Florida! Clean, spacious, comfortable, and clean!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tami D.

Liked: Cleanliness

60 year old

we enjoyed our time in your house, everything you can think of was there, close to beach, shopping, all within walking distance. Very spacious as we had 11 60-year-olds, and we all had our own space. the beach is so close we got up at 3am to watch the space x launch from the beach. the outdoor kitchen area was a bonus for us. Definitely will consider your place again. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Enmanuel O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect beach house

The house is very spacious, nicely decorated, big kitchen and well equipped. Beds are very comfortable, rooms are spacious. Perfect pool size. There is a nice kitchen/bar on the back yard. The walk to the beach is really short and easy to access
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

jenn h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Locations and Tons of Room

Great Place. We loved the location and all the areas for children and adults to spread out.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nikki V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing experience

This is absolutely all we wanted and more. It had everything we needed on hand, very short stroll to beach access, wonderful hangout areas all around the property and pool area, gated pool and child locks on gates and house doors, and so much more. Easy and quick communication with property owners. Local shops close by. All amenities needed to stay all week were provided (spices, cookware, grill, beach towels, totes, coolers, chairs, wagon, umbrella, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nellie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family weekend

The house was perfect and had everything needed for the stay. Short easy walk to beach with young kids. Everyone had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet oasis near the beach

We are originally from the area and needed additional space from the family home to stay with friends who were all coming in for an event. The house was perfect with lots of living space, clean and spacious bedrooms and bathrooms, thoughtful amenities and only a five minute walk to the beach. For the price of two hotel rooms a night, we got five plus a great living space to cook, relax, visit and be together.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Graduation weekend

Great place for family get together
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather K.

Liked: Cleanliness

TipSea Turtle Retreat seems to good to be true, but it's not. It IS the perfect location & house!!

When my daughter first stumbled upon this house on VRBO, it seemed almost too good to be true, I thought surely there must be a catch! But everything was as perfect as it seemed online. Dean and Patricia are the most thoughtful and gracious host. They went way beyond to make our stay here at TipSea Turtle Retreat comfortable and memorable. The house is equipped with everything you could possibly need. We had everything we needed to hit the beach and the kitchen was stocked with all things needed to make a great meal (cooking utensils, dinnerware, pots, pans, etc. - not food, lol) The place was very extremely clean, modern, had everything we needed to feel at home, and was an easy walk to the beach. It also has a private back access to the most amazing local market that sells fresh cut meat and so much more!! This was so handy when we wanted to throw a good steak on the outside grill. This private gate also provided access to many stores and restaurants in the area. The whole neighborhood was very quiet, everyone was friendly and we even made friends with the neighborhood cat. We are already planning our next trip back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023