Chosen by Condé Nast Traveler as one of Floridas best Vacation Rentals for 2024.
Melbourne Beach, Brevard County, United States View On Map
About this Rental
Chosen by Condé Nast Traveler as one of Floridas best Vacation Rentals for 2024. Hibiscus House is a lovingly restored mid-century modern home just a 5 minute walk to a secluded stretch of beautiful beach. The interiors are a mix of modern and antique making a stylish and comfortable beach retreat. The layout is spacious and airy revolving around an open plan kitchen, dining and living area for a...
Chosen by Condé Nast Traveler as one of Floridas best Vacation Rentals for 2024. Hibiscus House is a lovingly restored mid-century modern home just a 5 minute walk to a secluded stretch of beautiful beach. The interiors are a mix of modern and antique making a stylish and comfortable beach retreat. The layout is spacious and airy revolving around an open plan kitchen, dining and living area for a relaxed gathering space. The house sleeps six, with three bedrooms and three bathrooms in separate wings - so good for privacy. The studio also offers a dedicated home workcation space and the entire house has good high speed wifi. Set on a quarter acre property with lush Florida native landscaping the sound of the sea can be heard from the front porch. Melbourne Beach is a gem - untouched by overdevelopment - Hibiscus House is within walking distance of its local beaches, shops, restaurants, and other amenities. The location allows easy access to all that the Space Coast has to offer kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing, surfing, bird watching or just plain relaxing! The fact that it is a barrier island gives amazing opportunities to view Florida’s famous sunrises and sunsets. It a great place for bike riding as it is an old-fashioned quiet neighbourhood, Melbourne Beach Pier is a short cycle ride away - an excellent spot for fishing and sunsets. We are 15min drive to Melbourne International airport, 30 minutes to Vero Beach with Sebastian Inlet on the way, 45 minutes to Cape Canaveral and an hour and a half to Orlando airport, and all its many attractions,.The Space:Beach essentials are provided, chairs, towels, cooler and a small wagon to wheel it all. There are two TV’s one in the living area and one in the studio room, both are smart TV’s where you can log into your favourite streaming services.The kitchen is well stocked for those who love cooking and convenient with a microwave, dishwasher, and coffee machine tea and coffee are provided. There is also a washer dryer for your use.We have a passion for textiles and invest in good quality. The queen beds are 100% linen bedding and the studio singles have 100% cotton. There are soft throws and plenty of pillows for curling up in. Sisal and woven rugs feature through the property.The house retains many original features including wood parquet flooring throughout the main living space and two bedrooms, bathrooms with original 1950’s tiles and the tropical jalouse windows. Yet on top of the vintage we have new ceiling fans and air conditioning keep you cool!The front porch has a casual seating area outside overlooking the lush tropical landscaping. The entrance walkway is lined by seashells found beachcombing locally and guests are welcome to contribute!Other things to note:We are Smoke Free and Pet Free – many of our returning guests and family have severe allergies and this is absolutely enforced. This is a quiet neighbourhood - no parties and no one but renters allowed on property. Quiet time after 9pm. Must be 25 or older to book with us. Stays of 28 days or longer will have a clean every two weeks. These cleanings will be charged at $100.
Popular amenities
Essentials
- Wireless internet
- Free wifi
- Internet
- Towels provided
- Linens provided
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- Basic soaps
- Heating
- Desk
- Desk chair
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Stove
- Oven
- Dishes & utensils
- Dining table
- Coffee maker
- Kettle
- Toaster
Outside
- Beach chairs
- Beach towels
Entertainment
- Television
- Smart TV
Laundry
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron & board
Parking
- Parking
- Garage
Safety
- 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)
- Deadbolt lock
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Exterior lighting
- Emergency exit route
- Fire station contact
- Hospital contact
- Police contact
Location type
- Beach
- River
- Near the ocean
Nearby activities
- Swimming
- Water sports
- Sailing
- Water skiing
- Scuba diving
- Boating
- Paddle boating
- Kayaking
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Cycling
- Shopping
- Antiquing
- Golf
- Ecotourism
- Wildlife viewing
- Birdwatching
- Fishing
Suitability
- Minimum age limit for renters
Property Amenities
Top family friendly amenities
- Extra beds/cots
- Microwave
- Kitchen
- Living/dining area
Popular amenities
- Hot tub
- Air conditioning
- Outdoor space
- Washer
- Dryer
- Free WiFi
Property Details
House Rules
- Check-in: After 4:00 PM
- Minimum age to rent: 25
- Check-out: Before 11:00 AM
- Children allowed: ages 0–17
- Events allowed: No
- Pets allowed: No
- Smoking allowed: Smoking is not permitted
- Only those persons staying at the house allowed on the property. This is a quiet residential neighbourhood and suitable for like minded guests. : Only those persons staying at the house allowed on the property. This is a quiet residential neighbourhood and suitable for like minded guests.
Important Information
- 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
About the area
Melbourne Beach
Located in Melbourne Beach, this holiday home is on a river. Sea Turtle Preservation Society Melbourne Beach and Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden and Andretti Thrill Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Andy Semnick-Les Hall Baseball Field or Melbourne Greyhound Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Nearby locations
- Melbourne Beach 7 min walk
- Indialantic Beach 14 min walk
- Melbourne Harbor Marina 6 min drive
- Holmes Regional Medical Center 7 min drive
- Florida Institute of Technology 10 min drive
Getting around
- Melbourne, FL (MLB-Orlando Melbourne Intl.) 11 min drive
Restaurants
- Cafe Surfinista 2 min drive
- BB's Beach Bar 3 min drive
- The Original Bizzarro Famous New York Pizza 2 min drive
- Starbucks 3 min drive
- Sunnyside Cafe 18 min walk
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chosen by Condé Nast Traveler as one of Floridas best Vacation Rentals for 2024. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Chosen by Condé Nast Traveler as one of Floridas best Vacation Rentals for 2024.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Chosen by Condé Nast Traveler as one of Floridas best Vacation Rentals for 2024.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Chosen by Condé Nast Traveler as one of Floridas best Vacation Rentals for 2024. located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Melbourne Beach, Ryckman Park and Indialantic Beach. Sea Turtle Preservation Society Melbourne Beach and Indian Harbor Beach Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).