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
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Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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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
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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.
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
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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!
shelly e.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
10/10 Excellent
Deshema C.
8 May 2018
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 ❤
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
Nicola U.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
10/10 Excellent
shelly e., garner
12 Dec 2018
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!
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!!!!!!
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.
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!
Loved this property and the 1900s feel. It was like going back in time, but with today's amenities. Will definitely be back.
Gus H.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
About the host
Hosted by Vivian Klebs
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