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Rocket & Nature Lovers! Vintage European Cottage in a lush Florida Setting

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Property grounds
Exterior
2 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

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Mims, FL
  • Popular LocationCape Canaveral National Cemetery5 min drive
  • Popular LocationMerritt Island National Wildlife Refuge11 min drive
  • Popular LocationCanaveral National Seashore20 min drive
  • AirportMerritt Island, FL (COI)41 min drive

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About the area

Scottsmoor

In Scottsmoor .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this cottage, you'll find Cape Canaveral National Cemetery and Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Buck Lake Conservation Area and Space View Park.

What's nearby

  • Cape Canaveral National Cemetery - 5 min drive
  • Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - 11 min drive
  • Space View Park - 12 min drive
  • Canaveral National Seashore - 20 min drive
  • Kennedy Space Center - 47 min drive

Getting around

  • Orlando Sanford Intl. Airport (SFB) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 9 min drive
  • Victorio's Oyster Bar and Grille / Titusville - 10 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 9 min drive
  • Big League Subs - 10 min drive
  • No 1 Wok - 10 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.

Rocket & Nature Lovers! Vintage European Cottage in a lush Florida Setting

The best of ALL worlds...including outer space!
Vintage charm abounds in this roomy, 2-story mini-chateau. Set on 3 ac. of botanical, park-like grounds with a soothing tropical waterfall and a sky-high view of awesome rocket launches.

Updated but still definitely quirky (not a modern, granite countertop kitchen industrial-style loft) and really not a cookie-cutter cottage...it was the original house on the property before a NASA couple built the adjacent main house. An eclectic mix of boho + collected antiques gives all the warm fuzzies...and a vintage clawfoot tub keeps you soaking in them.

There are 2 bedrooms with beds in each + a full-sized mattress & air mattress that can be used for additional sleepers. There’s a bathroom on each level and washer & dryer upstairs.

It's a WOW! from the driveway and whether you're soaking in the sunshine streaming through the French doors that open to the Juliette balcony or chilling around a little fire in the fire pit, many memories will be yours for the collecting.

Property manager

Tracy Whipple

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Composting
  • Recycling
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Water-efficient showers only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
Note from host: Events require fee/prior clearance.
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25. Note from host: Events require fee/prior clearance. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. Long-term renters welcome.

Rocket & Nature Lovers! Vintage European Cottage in a lush Florida Setting Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable with Charm
The location of the property is back from the road giving great privacy. The home is large clean. The decoration's are charming and the property manager was informative.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and Convenient
This quaint cottage is in a great location and very quiet neighborhood, perfectly situated for our photography/nature excursions to Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge and Orlando Wetlands. We also paid our respects at the nearby Cape Canaveral National Cemetery. The bed was super comfy, the large walk-in shower a plus for a bad hip, we spent a couple of warm afternoons on the back patio, and it was nice to have the washer/dryer. Some of the basics (pots, oven ware) in the kitchen were a bit worn. We would stay here again and recommend to friends visiting the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

carol m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Gem!
Wonderful, quaint and quiet! Our family stayed over Thanksgiving and had such a good time! There are great local businesses to explore; from food to a flea market, from Edgewater to Titusville. And don't forget the Refuge. Our host was awesome, the house was clean and comfortable and we are coming back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Getaway
Tracy was a wonderful host! Everything was neat and clean and fur babies enjoyed it also. We will definitely be back. Thanks for a lovely time😁🐾
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A “Peace” of Paradise
We cannot say enough wonderful things about this cottage. It was the perfect landing spot as we explored New, Smyrna Beach and Blue Spring State Park. From campfires to rocket ships, it was an experience we will never forget!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Carol B.

Peaceful Getaway
So quiet and such an interesting historical home. The decor was cool and we loved how quirky the property was. My husband really appreciated how he couldn't hear any traffic. And he has traffic radar. We loved that we could have our dog there, and he had a great time exploring the large yard. We had a lovely stay, thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Noelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage
Literally the cutest house ever you’ll love the garden cottage core vibe, super clean and comfy. Plenty of room for a group. Tracy was great with communication and making sure we had everything we needed prior to arrival. Would book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis G.

Liked: Cleanliness
florida
Great Host! Great Property.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023