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

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5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 12251 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Pool

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Washer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Melbourne Beach, FL

Melbourne Beach4 min walk
Indialantic Beach19 min walk
Florida Institute of Technology11 min drive
Daytona Beach, FL (DAB-Daytona Beach Intl.)94 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

New to the market, the TipSea Turtle Retreat is a completely remodeled 1930's pool home with elements of eclectic character. Location Location Location!!
Park your car once you arrive to TTR and you won't need it until you have to leave the island. We have a new 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 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.

Property manager

Patricia La Gala

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Responsible adult must accompany children in pool

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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

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 cottage is in the city centre and 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Brunswick Harbor Lanes and Fun Town. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Melbourne Beach, FL

What's nearby

Melbourne Beach - 4 min walk
Ryckman Park - 8 min walk
Indialantic Beach - 19 min walk
Spessard Holland Park - 3 min drive
Florida Institute of Technology - 11 min drive

Getting around

Melbourne, FL (MLB-Orlando Melbourne Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
‪Long Doggers - ‬4 min drive
‪Moo's Soft Serve - ‬4 min drive
‪Cafe Surfinista - ‬3 min drive
‪Naoki Japanese Cuisine - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is TipSea Turtle Retreat, island cottage with pool in the heart of Melbourne Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at TipSea Turtle Retreat, island cottage with pool in the heart of Melbourne Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at TipSea Turtle Retreat, island cottage with pool in the heart of Melbourne Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is TipSea Turtle Retreat, island cottage with pool in the heart of Melbourne Beach! located?

This family-friendly Melbourne Beach cottage is located on the riverfront, within a 10-minute walk of Melbourne Beach and Ryckman Park. Indialantic Beach and Spessard Holland Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kevin & Sherry M.

12 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

3 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Mark T.

12 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Graduation weekend

Great place for family get together

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

2 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

31 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

6 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

14 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

27 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

31 Aug 2023

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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.

8 July 2023

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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.

15 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

10 June 2023

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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.

30 May 2023

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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 traveller

22 May 2023

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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

Heather K.

14 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

25 Feb 2023

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Great place!

Perfect place for a winter getaway….great spaces throughout, close to the beach, shops and restaurants, and drivable for excursions too! We particularly liked having our own pool, the kids loved the attic space and we loved the outdoor covered grill/picnic area!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Will H.

4 Feb 2023

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Great property manager

Great stay. Dean was great. Close to the beach.

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

12 Jan 2023

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Amenities Galore!

This property has all of the amenities and plenty of indoor and outdoor space for everyone to spread out! The house is situated in a quiet neighborhood and it is a two minute walk to the beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

25 Dec 2022

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Fantastic Vacation Spot

Just a hundred yards forma beautiful stretch of beach and small beach town. Larger tow with tons of restaurants just a few miles up the road. Lots of space in the home to accommodate our group of 12. Comes with everything you need. Owners were super helpful and accommodating. Highly recommended!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

13 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Amenities and Location

We loved our stay. The house is quick walk to the beach and nearby stores/restaurants. It had many more amenities than we even expected, from kitchen appliances to beach towels/gear/cooler. It's an old house but has been recently remodeled so it has a modern feel, and it easily accommodated our crew. The hosts were quick to reply to any questions or concerns. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan M.

26 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tipsea Turtle

Great family friendly location with many activities in walking distance such as beach, parks, and shops. House was remodeled with clean colors and textures. The extra bathrooms made for very inviting stay with a large family group. Kitchen is well equipped with long counters and an extra range made for efficient cooking for a large family of 12. An extra refrigerator and possibly dishwasher would have been my only recommended future additions.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dorthy R.

8 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love it!

Really loved this place! For sure would recommend this place an the host to everyone! They are for sure great! They make sure to do whatever they can to make it comfortable for you an your family!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Patricia La Gala

We grew up in Florida: my wife, Patricia in Port Charlotte and I, Dean in Ft. Lauderdale. We both lived in Gainesville, Go Gators! We spent 12 years in Boca Raton and had our 2 children there. We moved here to Melbourne Beach in 2012, because I have been surfing these beaches for more than 30 years and always loved what the area offers for our family!

Why they chose this property

In the heart of Melbourne Beach walk everywhere: beach, restaurants, specialty grocery store, library, river sunsets, parks, tennis, historic sites and more! We just love sharing our unique costal community with the amazing travelers from all over the country and the world. It is a pleasure to host and have a place for friends and family to use this one of a kind home.
This unique 1930's home was completely remodeled with travelers in mind. 4 bedrooms have there own new bathroom. We also have a covered poolside outdoor kitchen area with topnotch Blaze gas grill with plenty of counter space with table.
There is a private back gate access that allows you to be steps from restaurants, the specialty Melbourne Beach Market, and all that the small beach town has to offer!
The 2nd floor has an area we call the "Attic Lounge" (due to low head clearance) it has a kitchenette, laundry, couches , big TV and outside deck overlooking the backyard.

What makes this property unique

The quiet town of Melbourne Beach is ideally located in Brevard County between the cruise ships in Port Canaveral to the north and beautiful south beaches of Sebastian Inlet State Park. If all systems are GO, you could witness a Kennedy Space center rocket launch from the beach.
Situated on the barrier island between the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian River Lagoon with nature abound, it's easy to spot pelicans flying overhead, dolphins, and sometimes manatees! Depending on the time of year, connect with one of mother natures unique events during turtle nesting season, March thru October. The beaches here are one of few in the world that have three species of turtles lay their eggs at night and early morning hours, then the hatchlings emerge to start their life journey. The loggerhead, the huge leatherback and the green turtles have been using these beaches for millions of years, it is a very special event to witness but never touch or disturb them with lights. These turtles are protected by law and by the locals.
The small sleepy towns of Melbourne Beach and Indialantic hold many events: art shows to Founder's Day! There is plenty to do if you want. If you like fishing you can get your gear at nearby Black Dog bait shop and try your luck surf fishing, or off the pier at Sebastian Inlet state park or local boat charters. If you like golf there is nearby Spessard Holland or Aquarina Country Club. Nearby Ryckman park is great to play with kids, it also has a public tennis and basketball courts.
Our local beaches have some great surfing and waves on the East Coast of Florida. With the Atlantic Ocean all travelers must be aware of rip currents the ocean can create. There is a nearby Life Gaurd station at our beach that is open during the summer time and best to swim near when going into the ocean.