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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroom56 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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Indialantic, FL
  • Place, Paradise Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Indian Harbor Beach Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Eau Gallie Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, FL (MLB-Orlando Melbourne Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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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.

Castaway Cottage – paradise at the beach!

Welcome to “Castaway Cottage" - a cozy and comfortable cottage with a fun "desert island" theme, located directly on the oceanfront! This cottage can sleep up to eight people, and provides direct access to the beach with no road to cross!

I am available any time by phone, text or email

This cottage is located in the beach community of Indialantic -- the best surf on the Florida coast! A quaint beach community with a dog beach and two public beach parks with lifeguards within one mile. Many great beach shops, restaurants, parks - a quiet but fun area safe for the whole family.

You will have direct access to the beach by using the private path on the north side of Salty Dog house. However, you will NOT have access to the back yard, hot tub and tiki hut -- those areas are for the private use of Salty Dog renters.

Welcome to “Castaway Cottage!” Your journey begins as you find yourself marooned on an uncharted island. As you enter the palm-lined driveway you discover a small cottage – perhaps left behind from a group previously stranded here? It looks as though they gathered things they could find on this island to construct a cozy and comfortable living space.

The main living space of the cottage has a hand-made driftwood sign with the name “Crusty Crab.” In here you find a brand-new fully equipped kitchen (maybe a ship carrying kitchen furnishings dropped some of its cargo?) with all the appliances and dishes needed for fixing meals. It also appears that a beautiful large sofa washed ashore, and it contains a queen-size sleeper. Somehow these clever folks also found a brand new 55” OLED TV to keep them occupied during their stay on the island.

Down the hall you find “Coquina Cliff” - a full bathroom with toilet, sink and shower. Apparently these previous guests found some clever way to get running water from some hidden spring on the island!

In the back of the cottage you find two bedrooms. One bears the name “Coral Cabana.” Here you find a “tree house” with beds to sleep up to three people, along with wall decorations that some previous guests must have found on the beach. The other bedroom is aptly named “Coconut Cove” – the queen-size bed is surrounded by decorations featuring coconuts and palm trees, including a TV in the hidden palm cabinet.

While this amazing little cottage does not have a direct view of the beach, it is located on the beachfront property. By following a private trail on the north side of the other house on the property you may walk directly onto the beach (without crossing any road). The beach shed near the path contains beach items for your use, including beach chairs, umbrella, beach towels and boogie boards.

While you are “stranded” at Castaway Cottage we encourage you to enjoy some of the MANY fine dining and entertainment opportunities in the area, including:
* Orlando attractions, including Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and Sea World (just over an hour drive west)
* Kennedy Space Center (one hour drive north)
* Cocoa Beach Pier and Ron Jon's Surf Shop (15 minutes north)
* Brevard Zoo
* Indialantic Boardwalk
* plenty of shopping opportunities at Melbourne Square mall and Town Center at Viera (both about 15 minutes away)

(After booking we can sending you a list of our favorite restaurants and shops!)

If your “crew” includes furry four-footed mates, then you are in luck! Castaway Cottage welcomes dogs on board for a small additional fee. Please disclose any pets at time of booking, and agree to pay the pet fee of $35 per night.

PLEASE NOTE: The cottage shares the same beachfront lot with the "main" house so you will pass by the house and share the beach access with the people living in the main house.

You will need a car. Parking is available on-site for up to two cars.

There is another house on the property - there may be other guests present there that will share the beach access with you.

NOTE: You do NOT have a view of the ocean from inside the house

NOTE: Your dog is welcome for an extra fee of $35 per night

NOTE: Absolutely NO SMOKING of ANY substance at the property

NOTE: There is NO washer/dryer on the premises; there is a laundromat about 1 mile south
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Eau Gallie Beach. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, patio and Smart TV
  • Free WiFi
  • 13 minutes on foot from Eau Gallie Beach and a 1-minute drive from Indian Harbor Beach Beach
Castaway Cottage – paradise at the beach! offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

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

Rules

Up to 2 dogs allowed (no cats) with additional fee of $40 per night
No campers, tents or RVs
Maximum of 2 cars allowed

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
    • Service animals 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 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
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.

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Castaway Cottage – paradise at the beach! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great! Host responded quickly about a concern. Awesome little place even for our family of 6 to have our own beach cottage!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ryan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed this cozy property for a quick beach escape. The short distance from the beach was great for morning and evening walks away from large crowds.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Beach Getaway very short walk to beach. comfy Bed great weekend getaway for us. If you like the beach feel this is for you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madison T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful little beach house only a walk from the beach! It was perfect for our group of five with a little kitchen which was great! It wasn’t right on the beach but literally like a 2 minute walk so it was wonderful. The host was very communicative and the price is amazing for the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

juan c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice location

Nice location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect beachside gem!

We had a wonderful time at Castaway Cottage! Yes it is cozy but had absolutely everything we needed. The kids loved the bunk bed and we loved having our own bedroom (which was super comfortable). Steve was very responsive when I had a question upon check in. The location was perfect and the short walk to the beach can’t be beat, especially with small kids not having to cross A1A is priceless. We will definitely stay here again when we come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxation

This place is 5 star plus…could not have been any better…I am from Florida and haven’t been in the ocean in over 20 years…I spent the weekend in it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Ben S.

Great location

Great access to the beach.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Wonderful little place. Perfect for our family of 4 and visit with family. Hope to come back someday.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cody O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect little spot for the weekend

The house was clean and in a great location. The space is on the smaller side, but honestly that was great for us because we weren’t there much. When we were, it was a cosy hang out! We loved the deck area in the morning for coffee and the beach was an easy access. Checking in and out was a breeze. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun by the shore

The place was just as listed. Steve was easy to reach and responded promptly. The walk to the beach was simple to navigate and even with it being a busier street it is well secluded and sitting on the porch morning or afternoon was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect beach getaway

Everything was as described. Cottage was located steps from the pristine and beautiful beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Cottage

Very nice clean cozy place. Very organized and had all Amenities. Very convenient to Eating places and the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

tamara s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach cottage

Very pleasant stay. Hosts were very attentive and helpful. Kitchen well equipped. Good beach access
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Jason E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice weekend getaway

This was a nice little house for two. The beach was in a few minutes from our place and plenty of restaurants with a few miles. Steve the manager was very responsive to all my questions I had. The shower was nice a hot. I did wish there were a few mirrors and maybe a clock in the place. Overall, I would recommend for a weekend getaway for two.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara J.

Liked: Cleanliness

It was great

Wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

James R J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cleanliness etc.

The property was clean an pleasant. The shower door would not stay closed. The toilet would not refill so we had to remove tank cover and pull up leveler. The last night the occupants of the other property had 3 vehicles and did not leave us enough room to park our vehicle.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect !!

Clean, well equipped cottage. Location is great. Short drive to restaurants and steps to the ocean with no roads to cross. Would like to return. Found by accident leaving the west coast of Florida with the approaching hurricane Ian. Weather for our stay was less than perfect as most hurricanes are. Luckily returned home to no damage. We had every comfort needed for the short stay. Thanks for sharing your place!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joan B., Burlington

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Beach Stay

We truly enjoyed this property. It's on the beach in an area that is not crowded (or wasn't this time of year) We were in FL to surprise my brother for his 85th birthday and everything worked out great. The property was perfect in size, location, beach access and price. I cannot think of a single thing we needed or wanted that was not provided. We will definitely rent here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Diane P.

Beach

Great place to relax and enjoy a quiet beach
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Castaway cottage, excellent bungalow for a beach getaway.

Extremely cozy cottage, great location and very easy beach access. The layout was cozy for a family of five with our dog. Well stocked with all necessities, towels, pillows, linens, beach toys etc. Description and reviews of property were very accurate, owner was very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Khrysten C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unexpected Gem

If you’re looking for a private beachfront experience without the cost and indoor view this is your place! Within steps you’re face to face with a beautiful private beach setting. The beach access and amenities were top notch and provided our family with our best annual beach experience to date. The property was clean and Steve was remarkable to work with and even provided us with awesome dining options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

Wonderful location and so private! The cottage is fully stocked with everything you might need/want. They even had shampoo and conditioner and body wash in the shower available for use. Check in/out was easy. By far the best vacation rental experience. Will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sylva F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden gem

Cute little cottage only steps from the beach…. Has everything you need for a wonderful, relaxing beach getaway! Steve is very easy to work with… responded quickly to any questions! Will definitely be back!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laure F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean place, great customer service

The cottage was very clean. I had some questions during my stay and the manager/owner (I think), Steve answered everything very promptly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022