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Historic Strong Haven a Southern Gem on Indian River -

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Property grounds
Fish from the deck or deep sea fish at Port Canaveral
Strong Haven
Strong Haven- where memories are made
Front patio & river breezes

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Cocoa, FL
  • Cocoa Village Playhouse
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Black Point Wildlife Drive
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Cocoa Beach Pier
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Merritt Island, FL (COI)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Historic Strong Haven a Southern Gem on Indian River -

Relax on the front porch swing while enjoying the view of the beautiful Indian River. Enjoy the river breeze while sipping your morning coffee & watching the sun rise over the river and birds catching their morning fish or sip a glass of wine on the veranda as the Riverboat Queen goes by in the evening. Fish from the river deck or watch missles go up from Cape Canaveral situated right across the river. Enjoy the short stroll or bike along the river road to historic Cocoa Village. In the village enjoy boutiques, restaurants, outdoor jazz, and special events. Only 8 miles or about 15 minutes from world famous Cocoa Beach, Canaveral Pier & Ron Jon Surf shop. 45 minutes along the Beach Line HWY 528 to Orlando tourist attractions yet away from the crowds and traffic. Spend a day farther north in historic St Augustine or Daytona Beach. This historic Craftsman style home has all the southern charm of days gone by yet all the conveniences you will need to have a wonderful vacation. If you are looking for somewhere to make memories with your family and feel the blessings of a peaceful and relaxed atmosphere yet minutes away from sunshine activites, then Strong Haven is for you. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, front veranda and screened porch, deck over the river, fully equipped kitchen, large dining room as well as breakfast room gives everyone room to enjoy their vacation. Watch dolphins or manatees swim the river or listen to the cries of the osprey as they catch fish and eat in the tall pine tree right in front on the river. This is Florida at its natural best.

Property manager

Vivian Klebs
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
No eating or drinking in living room
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
In case of hurricane or other natural disasters with any house damage, I reserve right to cancel and refund you

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cocoa

Located in Highland Park, a neighbourhood in Cocoa, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and Cocoa Village Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science and Astronaut Memorial Planetarium and Observatory. Travelling with kids? Consider Space Coast Iceplex, or check out an event or a game at USSSA Space Coast Complex. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Cocoa, FL

What's nearby

  • Cocoa Village Playhouse - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Black Point Wildlife Drive - 10 min drive - 8.2 km
  • USSSA Space Coast Complex - 14 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Cocoa Beach Pier - 14 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Cocoa Beach - 18 min drive - 13.5 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, FL (MLB-Orlando Melbourne Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dirty Oar Beer Company - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Ryan's Village Pizza - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Time Out Plus - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Village Idiot Pub - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪George & Dragon English Tavern - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Strong Haven a Southern Gem on Indian River - pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Strong Haven a Southern Gem on Indian River -?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Strong Haven a Southern Gem on Indian River -?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Strong Haven a Southern Gem on Indian River - located?

This family-friendly Cocoa holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Cocoa Village Playhouse and Rockledge Regional Medical Center. Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science and Astronaut Memorial Planetarium and Observatory are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 135 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Taylor W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing getaway
I absolutely loved this stay! The owner is amazing and probably the best host I’ve had! I recommend this house to everyone and will stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

shelly e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another successful race weekend
As always strong Gaven is a perfect spot for our group
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Strong Haven
We loved it! Three generations and 10 people stayed here and enjoyed living in history! The house fit everybody comfortably and although over 100 years old has all the modern amenities. Vivian was a great host and always communicated promptly. The house has great views (don’t miss the sunrises) and a great location (walking distance to Cocoa). The kids all want to go back and so do we.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

michelle e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time at Strong Haven
My family and I enjoyed staying at this beautiful old home with so much history and charm. We loved the porches and especially the dock in the evenings where we saw a dolphin, a manatee and stingrays.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

janet t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
July 4th Trip
Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this beautiful Home. Everything was nearby restaurant's, activities, and shopping. We enjoyed fishing off the dock and from our boat that we docked at the dock in front of the house. Such a wonderful trip we made lots of memories and plan to visit again in the future. Awesome place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Indian River Gem
Had a splendid time at the house. It was large enough that we weren't on top of each other. Close to the Kennedy Space Center and Peacock Beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

shelly e., garner

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another Race Weekend Stay
Another perfect experience staying at Strong Haven. Kudos to Vivien for providing and outstanding property!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Janet K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location
We enjoyed our time. Beautiful view of the river.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randall S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was amazing! Hard to not fall in love with. Host was very nice and responded timely always.
10/10 absolutely my favorite place I’ve been to in America!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

EDWARD A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
We had a wonderful time. The house was very charming and well stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valenia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home!
Beautiful home, very clean and spacious! Great location, with lots to do near by...will definately be back for another stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
Everything was awesome! So relaxing and peaceful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Liz O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
50 High School Reunion
We loved the house. It’s very old but with modern bathrooms and kitchen appliances. Obviously somebody lived here recently. All the drawers are full and the laundry room etc has stuff in every space It’s really not a problem at all However there is no internet and my husband had a meeting so we had to go to Starbucks. Vivian really need to sort thst out. We didn’t use any of the rvs but did need WiFi On the whole a lovely stay with lovely views
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
We love old houses and Strong Haven is a nice place. Right on the Indian River it was a quiet, nice neighborhood. Just enough modern to be comfortable, and enough originality to be a fun stay. The front porch at sunrise is especially nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Strong haven
Great historic house within walking distance of cocoa. Wonderful views, so much space, great location
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Quaint and relaxing
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Strong Haven
Was a very relaxing place to stay. Loved sitting on the porch watching the river. Got to see a launch and also a dolphin at the dock.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

shelly e., garner

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Race Weekend Getaway
Another wonderful weekend at Strong Haven! The proximity to the race start/finish is perfect. So happy to have found this and look forward to many more years of spending our after Thanksgiving weekend here!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Deshema C.

Family gathering for Wedding and vacation
We loved it a total party of 7 with dinner guest of 15 one night and it was room for everyone comfortably for dinner. We all loved the view and loved the house we will definitely plan to do a stay again ❤
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nicola U., Fort Collins, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a wonderful place to stay with lots of character. It was close to lots of activities too
We had a great time relaxing, enjoying the fish and dolphins in the river and local activities. The house was clean and comfortable and had so much character. We loved it. It was perfect for our weekend adventure
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

shelly e., garner

Beautiful property! Everything we could have wanted for a relaxing race weekend.
We were so pleased with our stay at Strong Haven. The house is beautiful and well kept with charming historic touches. Loved spending evenings on the porch overlooking the river. The dock was great and we were able to get some fantastic up close pictures of the dolphins playing in the water. Can't wait to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Zackary R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
BEST deal in town five stars
Amazing house with a classic feel to the property.I loved it and will return in the future.Im sad to leave this property I wish I could stay forever.I very much recommend this property and thank you property owners.VERY NICE!!!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Celena H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect House Perfect View
The house was perfect for our stay. The view of the Indian River from the front porch was amazing. The owners were very helpful. The house had everything you could possibly need.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

shelly e., garner

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another successful Space Coast Marathon Weekend
As always Strong Haven is a delight. The original architectural details have been lovingly preserved and we had a perfect setup for the race. Looking forward to next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gus H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Strong Haven
Loved this property and the 1900s feel. It was like going back in time, but with today's amenities. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Vivian Klebs

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Why they chose this property

This property has been a family home for several generations. The beauty of the area and breezes from the river always call one home and you cant help but feel blessed to be alive.

What makes this property unique

Swinging on the front porch while watching the many bikes and boats go by is always so enjoyable. The home is always a welcoming place to family and friends and a blessing to many. Memories are made here as new adventures are discovered.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests