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Melwood · Charming 2/1 Cottage near River · 9 min to Beach

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Outdoor dining
Interior
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

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Melbourne, FL
  • Melbourne Harbor Marina
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Holmes Regional Medical Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Florida Institute of Technology
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Melbourne, FL (MLB-Orlando Melbourne Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About this property

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

Melwood · Charming 2/1 Cottage near River · 9 min to Beach

Please call us if you are bringing a pet. The Pet Fee is charged after booking booking ($20/pet/day).

Relax at this unique bohemian riverside getaway.
The cottage is on a quiet street on a large lot shared with the main house. Just East of the lot you have private access to the riverside.
Just 3 minutes from Downtown Melbourne which houses the Henegar Center for the Arts, the Melbourne Civic Theatre and a variety of shops, art galleries and restaurants. About 9 minutes from the closest beach access.
Light-sleepers should note that railroad tracks are within half a mile.
Click the listing title or "Book Now" button for more details!
The two bedrooms are divided by a common bathroom. Each bedroom and the living room space have independent mini-split AC units for your comfort.

Guest Access/Interaction:
Guest may gain access to the house anytime after check-in with deadbolt code. The house is setup completely for guest use and everything in the house is accessible to guests with the exception of a locked laundry room utility closet. We provide self check-in so we will not meet in person unless the need arises. The listing is setup exclusively for guest use. We are just a message/call away if you need assistance or suggestions of things to do in the area!

Neighborhood:
Centrally located Old Florida neighborhood one mile south of Downtown Melbourne.

Other things to note:
For authorized pets we charge $20/night up to $500 per pet. Please contact us for approval.
We have a Mr. Coffee 6 cup traditional drip coffee maker.
The thermostat has a lower limit of 69 degrees to prevent the unit from freezing.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Riverview Park. You'll find features such as laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and a patio in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and patio
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 5 minutes on foot from Riverview Park and a 4-minute drive from Florida Institute of Technology
As a guest of Melwood · Charming 2/1 Cottage near River · 9 min to Beach, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near the sea
  • On a river

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

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

Non-refundable credit card fee of 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction. 24-hour grace period of Cancellation Policy if check-in is at least 1 week away.
We do allow pets on a case by case basis. If accepted, Vrbo will charge for one pet. If you have another, you will receive an invoice after booking wi

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, 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
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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Melwood · Charming 2/1 Cottage near River · 9 min to Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice quiet place to stay. Worked out well for our little trip
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Cottage near the river

We loved staying in this quiet coastal cottage! Close to downtown while still an intimate setting. Hosts were extremely accommodating and communicative. Would highly recommend and would not hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt G., Cincinnati, OH, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little house! Jack-and-jill bathroom was a little cramped but functional. The fact that they offered laundry equipment was terrific.
Exterior from the driveway, just as pictured.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

APRIL G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic

This is a precious little house! The owners have it decorated so nicely and the furniture was so comfortable. The house is located very close to the beach and lots of stores and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kris M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Cottage

Our month long stay was great. The cottage was so beautifully decorated. We did have issues with paying for the cottage. I had to contact the VRBO folks each time a payment was due. Overall the property manager quickly addressed any issues. We would stay there againn
Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

If Walls Could Talk LLC P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

Th
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay, great place

Very cute, clean, and enjoyable place to stay that was close to great restaurants. If you stay in Melbourne, go to Ichabod's Dockside.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heaven's Gate Escape E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy home, great location, well appointed

We were amazed by the great location and comfort of this cozy home. We had an easy walk along the river just out our front door. The home has a spacious, well-appointed, fenced in back yard that was perfect for our dog to play and great for us to hang out in. Minutes from shopping, dining and a short drive to the beach. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

chris l., Davie, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden gem in paradise

Enjoyed my stay. Beautifully decorated with a "Keys" theme. Pups loved the back yard lots of room to run around and play. Met the owner we watched our three pups play. Sandy and Sonic gave the area two paws up. Ocean air, gentle breeze off the beaten path. Pedro and Laurie are great hosts helping me with any question I had. If you would like a quiet relaxing get away you have found it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick vaca

Great place to stay! Worked perfect for us visiting family in Cocoa Beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa C., Centerville, Massachusetts

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming cottage

We enjoyed a short stay. Very cute and charming cottage. Owners were very responsive with questions. Easy checkin/checkout. Very clean and comfortable. Note this property is not on the river, which was kind of confusing due to some of the photos on the listing. You can take a short walk around the block which is nice but there is no river access (private property.) we took a day trip over the bridge and had. Really nice day on Indiatlantic beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica B., Howell

Liked: Cleanliness

Melbourne Stay

Perfect little cottage for our short stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard b., ORLANDO -FLORIDA-USA.

Liked: Cleanliness

Palm bay

Rented a nice home for the night, quiet neighborhood,clean and cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

alex s.

Liked: Cleanliness

quiet and relaxing

Thank you for having us we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy/Charming

It was a lovely cozy/charming little house. I was able to enjoy and get work done. I met the owner's who went above and beyond to my stay more enjoyable by providing resources and information. There is a train noise but it didn't bother me. I will rent the place again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stanley P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason C., Breckenridge

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Cute little house with a massive backyard. Great location close to downtown Melbourne.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Al A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Work-ation get away

We needed a place to stay for a short 3 day work assignment. We decided to try VRBO as hotels/motels are a hassle. Melwood Cottage will absolutely not disappoint! Very tastefully decorated, very interesting books to read from local history to herbal gardening, surfing, etc. It is plenty roomy, very fresh and clean in a very quiet neighborhood. The kitchen is well appointed with utensils, cookware, all the basics plus extras. The main bed was comfortable and there is also a second bedroom with a day bed but we did not use that room. It is nice that they allow you to use the laundry although we did not need to. Don't hesitate or wait to book if you want a very charming home away from home get away!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keth H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Melbourne

Comfortable and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot

Great sight centrally located to our visit in a quiet neighborhood, with everything we needed. Loved having the washer and dryer available for use! Great host communication
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cottage

Nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy and great neighborhood! Short walk to river!

Mom had a great time for her birthday, and glad there was a grill out back! Loved the area and close to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very cute and cozy

I came here for a little getaway by myself and absolutely loved it. The house was so cute, clean, and comfortable. The hosts were responsive and checked in to see if I needed anything. I would definitely stay here again. The only negative was the train horns but nothing they can do about that.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave K.

Liked: Cleanliness

As advertised.

Very cozy, hosts were super available - I didn’t have any issues, I just let them know when I arrived and left. I also inquired about extending my stay and I wound up not needing to but the y responded immediately. Great spot. Beds were comfy, AC frosty, it was great! Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024